Singer-songwriter Eric Carmen, known for one of his huge solo hits, featured in 1987 cult movie classic Dirty Dancing, Hungry Eyes, and hit song All By Myself, has died aged 74.
The US star rose to fame with the power pop group the Raspberries before establishing himself as a solo artist.
Carmen's wife Amy released in a statement that their sweet, loving and talented Eric passed away in his sleep, over the weekend.
"It brought him great joy to know, that for decades, his music touched so many and will be his lasting legacy."
The Ohio-born singer co-founded the Raspberries in the early 1970s alongside Jim Bonfanti and Wally Bryson, who were later joined by Dave Smalley after the departure of John Aleksic.
Among the solo tracks he is most well-known for is All By Myself, which later became one of Canadian singer Celine Dion's most iconic hits when she covered it.
The song also featured in the opening scene of Bridget Jones's Diary.
As a songwriter, Carmen had hits including Hungry eyes, Almost Paradise from the Footloose soundtrack, as well as Never Gonna Fall In Love Again and Make Me Lose Control.
Source: Stuff.co
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