Hollywood was devastated Wednesday when information got here that prolific singer/songwriter Adam Schlesinger handed away resulting from coronavirus issues. The artist, who was 52, was a songwriter on The CW’s Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and co-founder of rock group Fountains of Wayne, recognized for its hit, “Stacy’s Mother.” Schlessinger was additionally the songwriter behind lots of your favourite motion pictures. He penned the eponymous music from That Thing You Do, contributed to the Josie and the Pussycatssoundtrack, in addition to wrote the opening pop quantity for Music & Lyrics.
Messages of affection and reward poured out over social media, celebrating the artist beloved by so many. Tom Hanks, who wrote and directed That Factor You Do and simply overcame his personal encounter with the novel coronavirus tweeted out his condolences about Schlesinger’s passing. “There could be no Playtone with out Adam Schlesinger, with out his That Factor You Do! He was a One-der. Misplaced him to Covid-19. Terribly unhappy immediately. Hanx”
There could be no Playtone with out Adam Schlesinger, with out his That Factor You Do! He was a One-der. Misplaced him to Covid-19. Terribly unhappy immediately. Hanx
— Tom Hanks (@tomhanks) April 2, 2020
That Factor You Do star Ethan Embry additionally tweeted about Schlesinger’s game-changing contribution to the movie. “I keep in mind the day all of the Oneders, @LivTyler and @tomhanks sat in a room and performed about 6 submitted tracks from completely different bands for That Factor You Do. Once we heard Adam Schlesinger’s cassette it was immediately clear which observe we would want to study,” he wrote.
I keep in mind the day all of the Oneders, @LivTyler and @tomhanks sat in a room and performed about 6 submitted tracks from completely different bands for That Factor You Do. Once we heard Adam Schlesinger’s cassette it was immediately clear which observe we would want to study.
— Ethan Embry (@EmbryEthan) April 2, 2020
Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote, “That is so heartbreaking. What a expertise, what a loss. Sending all of the like to his household, family members, Bloom and the whole Loopy Ex-Girlfriend prolonged household.”
That is so heartbreaking. What a expertise, what a loss. Sending all of the like to his household, family members, Bloom and the whole Loopy Ex-Girlfriend prolonged household. https://t.co/XPkYGu6HzD
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) April 1, 2020
Darren Criss additionally shared a mournful message in regards to the information, tweeting, “For these of you who know my life as a songwriter- Adam Schlesinger’s profession was all the time a giant supply of inspiration for me. He had a lyrical cheekiness that was solely matched by his skilled understanding of type, and was all the time capable of fuse the 2 in a very enjoyable, accessible means…”
For these of you who know my life as a songwriter- Adam Schlesinger’s profession was all the time a giant supply of inspiration for me. He had a lyrical cheekiness that was solely matched by his skilled understanding of type, and was all the time capable of fuse the 2 in a very enjoyable, accessible means..
— Darren Criss (@DarrenCriss) April 1, 2020
Jack Antonoff wrote a wonderful message on Twitter, saying, “Adam Schlesinger took pop music writing to its classiest and most untouchable place. an honor to reside on the similar time he made his work.”
adam schlesinger took pop music writing to its classiest and most untouchable place. an honor to reside on the similar time he made his work.
— jackantonoff (@jackantonoff) April 1, 2020
Elijah Wood tweeted, “Ugh. Heartbreaking to listen to about Adam Schlesinger having handed. Such a superb songwriter.”
Ugh. Heartbreaking to listen to about Adam Schlesinger having handed. Such a superb songwriter.
— Elijah Wooden (@elijahwood) April 1, 2020
Chris Carrabba tweeted from the Dashboard Confessionals account, “I’m greedy for the suitable phrases. My expensive buddy Adam Schlesinger has handed away from COVID-19. him greatest via his music. From his band @fountainsofwayn to the numerous motion pictures and television reveals he scored, most lately My Loopy Ex Girlfriend (cont’d). and most famously That Factor You Do. I knew him greatest as a mentor, and a buddy. We should take this severely. Persons are sick and dying. It’s exhausting to remain locked indoors however lives will probably be saved. Deal with one another. Relaxation In Peace, my expensive buddy. -Chris.”
I’m greedy for the suitable phrases. My expensive buddy Adam Schlesinger has handed away from COVID-19. him greatest via his music. From his band @fountainsofwayn to the numerous motion pictures and television reveals he scored, most lately My Loopy Ex Girlfriend (cont’d) pic.twitter.com/to8H4IoLtj
— Dashboard Confessional (@dashboardmusic) April 1, 2020
Learn on extra celebs reactions to the unhappy information of Schlesinger’s passing.
I used to be an enormous Fountains of Wayne fan, and I simply came upon in regards to the passing of Adam Schlesinger. Heartbreaking.
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) April 1, 2020
Adam was so important to “Loopy Ex-Girlfriend” serving to create so many great songs, and outdoors of that he created such nice music for the world. The few instances I briefly met him he was so sort. What a really gifted man. That is devastating. https://t.co/0Hr7ijf18D
— Benjamin Siemon (@BenjaminJS) April 1, 2020
Adam Schlesinger’s “That Factor You Do” is a tremendous music, however do not sleep on the faux Wham! quantity he wrote for the opening of Music and Lyrics.
— Ken Jennings (@KenJennings) April 1, 2020
My coronary heart is damaged. Adam Schlesinger is my favourite modern songwriter and he was so good to me the instances I’ve met him. My coronary heart goes out to all of his family and friends. Simply crushing. He was a legend. https://t.co/TKnjpYFUHn
— Allie Goertz (@AllieGoertz) April 1, 2020
We’ll miss you… Adam Schlesinger died of Covid 19 at age 52 immediately. He was writing the Music for The Nanny Musical. Devasted:disappointed_relieved::sob::weary: My prayers are for you. Could peace be with you… https://t.co/bQ4aMznKk4
— Fran Drescher (@frandrescher) April 1, 2020
Oh god. Adam Schlesinger was wildly gifted. He graciously wrote the theme music to my “KATHY” speak present referred to as “I am going to say it” He was so affected person with me as I used to be recording it within the sales space, guiding me at each step. He did the gig as a favor, in slightly dwelling studio on a Saturday💔 https://t.co/SpTdcoBIco
— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) April 1, 2020