Songwriter Billy Steinberg, Co-Writer of 'Like a Virgin,' Dies at 74

Grammy-winning songwriter Billy Steinberg, known for co-writing hits like 'Like a Virgin' and 'True Colors,' has died at the age of 74.

16 Feb, 21:36 — 16 Feb, 21:45

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Billy Steinberg was a highly influential and prolific songwriter, co-creating some of the most iconic pop hits of the 1980s and 1990s. His work shaped the sound of an era, contributing to the success of numerous major artists and earning him a place in the Songwriters Hall of Fame. His passing marks the loss of a true legend in the music industry.

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Billy SteinbergProlific songwriter Tom KellyCo-songwriter Cyndi LauperArtist who performed his songs MadonnaArtist who performed his songs Songwriters Hall of FameInducting body

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First report: variety · 16 Feb, 21:36|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 8m|Window: 8m

variety16 Feb, 21:36First to report

Billy Steinberg, Songwriter Who Co-Wrote Smashes Including ‘Like a Virgin,’ ‘True Colors,’ ‘Eternal Flame’ and ‘So Emotional,’ Dies at 74

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Cyndi Lauper on the Late Billy Steinberg, ‘True Colors’ Co-Writer: ‘Pure Genius’

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Cyndi Lauper on the Late Billy Steinberg, ‘True Colors’ Co-Writer: ‘Pure Genius’

Steinberg, who co-wrote "True Colors," "Like a Virgin" and more with Tom Kelly, died Feb. 16.

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variety5d ago

Billy Steinberg, Songwriter Who Co-Wrote Smashes Including ‘Like a Virgin,’ ‘True Colors,’ ‘Eternal Flame’ and ‘So Emotional,’ Dies at 74

Billy Steinberg, a longtime member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame who is regarded as one of the most successful tunesmiths of the ’80s and ’90s, died Monday in California at age 75. He died after a long battle with cancer, his attorney, Laurie Soriano, confirmed to Variety. Steinberg’s initial run of hits was in […]

By Chris Willman

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Billy Steinberg, Songwriter Who Co-Wrote Smashes Including ‘Like a Virgin,’ ‘True Colors,’ ‘Eternal Flame’ and ‘So Emotional,’ Dies at 74

Cyndi Lauper on the Late Billy Steinberg, ‘True Colors’ Co-Writer: ‘Pure Genius’

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Cyndi Lauper on the Late Billy Steinberg, ‘True Colors’ Co-Writer: ‘Pure Genius’

Billy Steinberg, Songwriter Who Co-Wrote Smashes Including ‘Like a Virgin,’ ‘True Colors,’ ‘Eternal Flame’ and ‘So Emotional,’ Dies at 74

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