Grammy-Winning Songwriter Cynthia Weil Dies at 82

The family of Grammy-winning songwriter Cynthia Weil confirmed her death Thursday at the age of 82.

She was survived by her husband and fellow songwriter Barry Mann and their daughter Dr. Jenn Mann, who confirmed the news but fell short of telling the cause of death.

Jenn described her mother as "the greatest mother, grandmother, and wife" their family could ask for. "She was my best friend, confidant, and my partner in crime and an idol and trailblazer for women in music," she said.

Mann added her wife was "one of the greatest songwriters in the world."

Power Couple of Songwriting

Weil and Mann became famous for writing hit songs such as "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" by the Righteous Brothers, which found its way into the soundtrack of the first "Top Gun" movie in 1986.

The couple also co-wrote "Somewhere Out There" for the animated movie "An American Tail" that same year.

Weil and Mann also worked with some of the most popular artists in the US entertainment industry, including Carole King, Dolly Parton, Neil Diamond, and The Monkees.

For their great contribution to the music industry, Weil and Mann were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1987 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010.

Speaking about her parents, Dr. Mann admired not only their marriage but also how they reciprocated their musical and poetic talents.

"My parents inspired each other to write great songs," she said. "My mom always said that when things were good, they had each other, and when things weren't as good, they had their music."