His cause of death is unknown at this time, however, was dealing with an undisclosed illness for a while.
On Friday, musician Pete Wolf shared an emotional tribute to the beloved songwriter.
In the snap, Pete stood next to Will with his arm around him.
“‘A Lot of Good Ones Gone’ … A sad time, the passing of Will Jennings, a maestro, brilliant mind and a gentle spirit,” he wrote in the caption.
Pete continued, “Will shared his talents with me, ever patient and generous, he was a treasured friend and teacher, enriching my life in so many ways.
“It was an enormous honor to have worked with such a musical genius for so many years.”
‘A GREAT LYRICIST’
In the comment section, Pete’s followers expressed their condolences.
“I’m so sorry for your loss,” one wrote.
Another echoed, “So sad to hear.”
“Rest in Power Will,” a third stated.
A fourth said, “RIP to a legend.”
Someone else said, “A great lyricist, and he wrote some great songs with you.
A sad time, the passing of Will Jennings, a maestro, brilliant mind and a gentle spirit
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“What a tremendous legacy to leave behind.”
WILL’S CAREER
Throughout his career, Will has won several prestigious awards.
Will scored his first Academy Award for Best Original Song for co-writing Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes’ Up Where We Belong from An Officer and a Gentleman (1982).
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