He was really sweet and beyond talented. Adam Schlesinger, who died Wednesday from complications due to COVID-19, wasn't an icon, nor was he a lead singer. Adam Schlesinger’s girlfriend details his last moments before he died from COVID-19 Singer-songwriter Adam Schlesinger’s girlfriend posted a … © 2020 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. Schlesinger's band, which was co-founded with Chris Collingwood, was best known for its 2003 hit "Stacy's Mom," a humorous track about a young boy who has a crush on his friend's mother. It added: "We are terribly sorry to convey this loss." Adam Schlesinger, one of the most prolific and decorated songwriters of his generation, died Wednesday from complications caused by COVID-19. "Schlesinger was writing the lyrics and music for a new theater production with comedian Sarah Silverman at the time of his death, the attorney's statement added.

Adam Schlesinger, an acclaimed singer-songwriter for the bands Fountains of Wayne and Ivy who had an award-winning second career writing songs for film, theater and television, died on … My dear friend Adam Schlesinger has passed away from Covid-19," wrote Dashboard Confessional singer Chris Carrabba He added: "We must take this seriously. He was 52. He co-wrote the title track to the 1996 Tom Hanks film "That Thing You Do," and received Oscar and Golden Globe nominations for his work. "He is receiving excellent care, his condition is improving and we are cautiously optimistic," the statement said. News of his illness prompted an outpouring of well wishes from the music industry and beyond, as did word of his passing. A statement from his family, released by Collingwood via Twitter, confirmed Schlesinger was diagnosed with Covid-19. "His family appreciates all of the love and support." After success with Fountains of Wayne, Schlesinger continued to branch out, earning Tony nominations for his work on the musical "Cry-Baby" and numerous Emmy nominations for other work, which included collaborations with Stephen Colbert and "Sesame Street." (Photo by Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic)He won an Emmy last year for a song he co-wrote for CW's "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," a show for which he wrote more than 100 songs and earned several nominations over the years. The song was nominated for a Grammy Award.

"He was truly a prolific talent and even more so, a loving and devoted father, son and friend." On April 1, 2020, Schlesinger died of COVID-19 complications at a hospital in Poughkeepsie, New York, amid a coronavirus pandemic in New York; he was 52. He was occasionally given solo … Take care of each other. Adam Schlesinger, Rachel Bloom and Jack Dolgen pose for photos in the press room for the 2019 Creative Arts Emmy Awards in September. Schlesinger was survived by his two daughters, Sadie and Claire, his life partner Alexis Morley, his parents Barbara and Stephen Schlesinger and his sister Lauren, according to the statement. He was best known as the bass player and co-songwriter of Fountains of Wayne, the power-pop band whose hits included Stacy’s Mom and Hey Julie.

(Photo by Walter McBride/Getty Images)"As many of you are aware, Adam had been hospitalized with Covid-19 and although he had been making some small improvements over the last few days, Adam's condition was critical and he was ultimately unable to recover from Covid-19 complications," read a statement from the band's attorney, provided to CNN. He was 52.

He had been hospitalized and placed on a ventilator for over a week prior to his death. His death … The award-winning singer-songwriter Adam Schlesinger, best known for his work with US rock band Fountains of Wayne, has reportedly died at the age of 52 after being diagnosed with coronavirus. "I am grasping for the right words. Love and prayers to his family.

My heart goes out to his family and band mates.”Acclaimed songwriter Diane Warren said: “RIP Adam Schlesinger. People are sick and dying. Thank U for the songs.”Schlesinger was divorced and is survived by his two daughters. Rest In Peace, my dear friend. We must take this seriously. He tweeted: “I knew him best as a mentor, and a friend. But Schlesinger had success before that as a songwriter. They formed in New Jersey in 1995 and were named after a lawn ornament store in the state.Schlesinger earned nominations for an Oscar, a Golden Globe, Tonys, Grammys and Emmys, winning the latter two.In 2019, he won the Emmy for outstanding original music and lyrics for Antidepressants Are So Not a Big Deal from the TV musical drama Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.It was one of his three Emmy wins. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds.Adam Schlesinger attends the 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' Live Event at the Feinstein's/54 Below on November 3, 2016 in New York City. Rest In Peace, my dear friend.”The singer-songwriter Nicole Atkins also paid tribute and said: “I’m heartbroken to hear about Adam Schlesinger’s passing.

Schlesinger won a Grammy in 2009 for his work on A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!His Oscar nomination came in 1997 for writing the title track on That Thing You Do!, a musical-comedy film directed by Tom Hanks.