Will Jennings

Will Jennings
Background information
Birth nameWilbur Herschel Jennings
Born(1944-06-27)June 27, 1944
Kilgore, Texas, U.S.
DiedSeptember 6, 2024(2024-09-06) (aged 80)
Tyler, Texas, U.S.
OccupationsLyricist
SpouseCarole Elizabeth Thurman

Wilbur Herschel Jennings (June 27, 1944 – September 6, 2024) was an American lyricist. He was known for writing the songs "Up Where We Belong", "Higher Love", "Tears in Heaven" and "My Heart Will Go On". He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and won several awards including three Grammy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and two Academy Awards.