Will Jennings, the song’s lyricist my heart Will Go Onperformed by Celine Dion, died on September 6.
“I am very sad to hear of Will Jennings’ passing. Will was more than a brilliant lyricist, he was a friend and creative partner to so many incredible artists,” the Quebec diva said on X. “It was one of the great blessings of my career to have the opportunity to sing Will’s words on My heart Will Go On. “
Will Jennings, born in Texas in 1944, is the author of the lyrics of several other immensely famous songs. He is notably responsible for the lyrics of Higher Love by Steve Winwood, I’ll Never Love This Way Again by Dionne Warwick, Looks Like We Made It by Barry Manilow and Tears in Heaven by Eric Clapton.
The American artist has written over the years for many other big stars, including Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Tim McGraw, Roy Orbison and BB King. Some of his best-known songs are linked to films, such as my heart Will Go Onthe theme of the film Titanic by James Cameron.