Billy Steinberg, legendary songwriter and Palm Springs native, dies at 75

Star behind huge 80s hits dies from cancer

The creative genius behind some of the 80s’ most iconic anthems has died at 75, leaving behind a legacy that includes “True Colours” and “Like A Virgin”.

Songwriter behind numerous ’80s hits dies at 74

“Like a Virgin,” which Steinberg cowrote with his frequent creative partner Tom Kelly, spent six weeks atop Billboard’s Hot 100 in late 1984 and early 1985.

Billy Steinberg, legendary songwriter and Palm Springs native, dies at 75

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - Longtime Palm Springs resident Billy Steinberg, writer of numerous hits in the 80s, including Madonna's "Like a Virgin," died at the age of 75 Attorney Laurie Soriano confirmed Steinberg died Monday morning in Los Angeles. Some of Steinberg's hits he cowrote alongside collaborator Tom Kelly included Cyndi Lauper's "True Colors",

‘Like a Virgin’ and ‘Eternal Flame’ songwriter Billy Steinberg dies at 75

Together with his songwriting partner Tom Kelly, Steinberg wrote some of the biggest hits of the 1980s

Billy Steinberg Dies: Hall Of Fame Songwriter Who Co-Penned ‘Like A Virgin’ & Four Other U.S. No. 1 Hits Was 75

Songwriter Billy Steinberg died February 16 at 75. The Hall Of Famer co-penned 'Like A Virgin', "Eternal Flame," "True Colors" and two other No. 1 hits.

Billy Steinberg, Songwriter Who Co-Wrote Smashes Including ‘Like a Virgin,’ ‘True Colors,’ ‘Eternal Flame’ and ‘So Emotional,’ Dies at 74

Billy Steinberg, part of one of the most successful songwriting teams of the '80s and '90s, from 'Eternal Flame' to 'I Touch Myself,' has died.