My Heart Will Go On co-writer Will Jennings dead at 80 as friend calls him ‘a gentle spirit’ in sad tribute

SONGWRITER Will Jennings has died at the age of 80.

Will was known for co-writing hit songs including Celine Dion’s My Heart Will Go On and Eric Clapton’s Tears in Heaven.

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Will’s publisher confirmed the news to Variety on Saturday morning.