Chip Taylor, Angelina Jolie’s Famous Uncle, Dead at 86

Chip Taylor, writer of 'Wild Thing' and other classic rock hits, dies at 86

Chip Taylor, renowned songwriter of rock and pop classics like "Wild Thing" and "Angel of the Morning," passed away at 86. His prolific career spanned six decades, writing hits for iconic artists and leaving a lasting impact on music history.

Chip Taylor, Angelina Jolie’s Famous Uncle, Dead at 86

Most people know the Voight family through two names: Oscar-winning actor Jon Voight and his equally famous daughter, Angelina Jolie. But there was another Voight who quietly shaped American culture in ways few celebrity followers ever realized — and he did it under a completely different name. Chip Taylor, born James Wesley Voight, the songwriter behind the iconic rock anthem “Wild Thing,” died Monday, March 23, in hospice care. He was 86. His …

Chip Taylor, writer of ‘Wild Thing’ and brother of Jon Voight, dies at 86

The songwriter behind rock and pop music classics including “Wild Thing” and “Angel of the Morning” died Monday.

Legendary songwriter who penned ‘Wild Thing’ dies at 86

Chip Taylor, who wrote such iconic songs as “Wild Thing” and “Angel of the Morning,” has died. He was 86.

‘Wild Thing’ songwriter Chip Taylor is dead at 86

Songwriter Chip Taylor, famous for "Wild Thing" and "Just Call Me Angel in the Morning," is dead at 86. The Yonkers naive battled throat cancer.

Legendary Songwriter Chip Taylor, Best Known for ‘Wild Thing,’ Dead at 86

Chip Taylor was a Hall of Fame songwriter, Jon Voight’s brother, Angelina Jolie’s uncle — and so much more.