'Like A Virgin' Songwriter Billy Steinberg Dies at 74 After Cancer Battle

Billy Steinberg -- the legendary songwriter behind Madonna’s smash hit "Like a Virgin" -- has died at age 74 after a battle with cancer, TMZ has confirmed. His death Monday was confirmed by his attorney, Laurie Soriano. Steinberg’s career took…

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Billy Steinberg was a highly influential and Hall of Fame songwriter whose work defined an era of pop music. He co-wrote five U.S. No. 1 hits, including Madonna's 'Like a Virgin' and Whitney Houston's 'So Emotional,' crafting classics for a wide array of iconic artists. His passing marks the loss of a significant creative force behind some of the most memorable songs of the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

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Billy Steinberg Dies: Hall Of Fame Songwriter Who Co-Penned Five U.S. No. 1 Hits Including “Like A Virgin” Was 75

Billy Steinberg, a Hall of Fame songwriter who co-wrote Madonna’s smash “Like a Virgin” and four other U.S. No. 1 singles including Whitney Houston’s “So Emotional” and The Bangles’ “Eternal Flame,” died Monday of cancer in Brentwood. He was 75. His attorney confirmed the news to The Los Angeles Times. Steinberg also was a producer […]

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