Will Jennings

Wilbur H. "Will" Jennings (June 27, 1944 – September 6, 2024) was an American songwriter. He was born in Kilgore, Texas. He was known for writing the lyrics for "My Heart Will Go On". The recording was used as the theme for movie Titanic (1997). He has been included into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame. He also won several awards including three Grammy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and two Academy Awards.

Jennings died of a long-illness in Tyler, Texas on September 6, 2024 at the age of 80.

Awards
Jennings has received awards for writing lyrics to the following songs:

"My Heart Will Go On" from the movie Titanic
Academy Award for Best Original Song
Grammy Award for Song of the Year
Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song – Motion Picture
"Tears In Heaven" from the movie Rush
Grammy Award for Song of the Year
Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song
"Up Where We Belong" from the movie An Officer and a Gentleman
Academy Award for Best Original Song
BAFTA Film Awards for Best Original Song
Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song

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Category:1944 births
Category:2024 deaths
Category:American Grammy Award winners
Category:Best Original Song Academy Award-winning songwriters
Category:Writers from Texas
Category:American songwriters