Adam Schlesinger Dies: Coronavirus Claims Fountains Of Wayne Leader, Emmy And Grammy Winner At 52

The 52-year-old songwriter was Oscar-nominated for his title track on the 1996 Tom Hanks filmThe 52-year-old pop savant had three Emmys and a Grammy in his collection, and an

Oscar nomination for “That Thing That You Do,” the title track to the 1996 Tom Hanks-directed film. The three Emmys and a Grammy came for his work as a producer, engineer and songwriter.

ChelRose9 Wow

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So sad. StayAtHome

Heartwrenching. Much love to his family and friends. 💔

Very sad. Loved That Thing You Do and Stacy’s Mom. RIP

'Supercollider' from WOM--one of my favorite relaxing songs. And am I the only one who noticed the video for 'Mexican Wine' is basically a riff of Duran Duran's 'Rio'?

This is awful

A king of power pop is gone. Damn shame.

DrewMikePodcast Shiny and sparkly and splendidly bright. Here one day. Gone one night. Gone too soon.

jesus.

Oh no! RIP. Such a a great songwriter, he will be missed

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No! Crazy Ex-Girlfriend was one of my favorite shows!

No. What?!

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So sad!

That Thing You Do is one of my favorite movies and it is largely due to the use of the titular song. RIP

Oh, no. —

This is too heartbreaking. Noooo!

smartitwotwo 😢

So tragic. Loved Sick Day like one of the best songs ever.

This one hurts, just like all the following ones will. Adam was a pop music master.

So sad. My favorite.

Wow. I was just listening to Stacys mom yesterday...rest in peace.

RIP and my condolences to his family and loved ones.

No-o-o!! Best memory: fountainsofwayne opening for SmashingPumpkins ...the band enters the stage to the tune of the TheBeachBoys 's classic tune 'Pet Sounds'...still gets me right here!

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