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Born on October 18, 1940 in New York City, New York, United States, Cynthia Weil was a composer, songwriter and record producer. Death is recorded on June 1, 2023, at the age of 82. Listed accolades include Grammy Award for Song of the Year (1987) and Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media (1987).
My Take
Cynthia Weil belongs to that quiet pantheon of writers who shaped the soundtrack of generations without standing in the spotlight. Working alongside her husband Barry Mann, she crafted lyrics with emotional precision that earned them entry into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1987 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010. What moves me is that words, not just melody, can carry that much weight in a song. She passed in 2023, but her lyrics still live in countless voices. I deeply respect this kind of greatness, the sort that moves the world from behind the curtain.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Cynthia Weil
- Name (Japanese)
- シンシア・ワイル
- Reading
- しんしあ・わいる
- Born
- October 18, 1940 – June 1, 2023
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Dragon
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- composer / songwriter / record producer
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1987 Grammy Award for Song of the Year
- 1987 Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Cynthia Weil born?
Born October 18, 1940.
When did Cynthia Weil die?
Died June 1, 2023, aged 82.
Where was Cynthia Weil from?
Cynthia Weil was from New York City, New York, United States.
What did Cynthia Weil do?
Cynthia Weil worked as composer, songwriter, record producer.
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