We’re sad to report on the passing of LaShawn Daniels.
The Grammy Award-winning songwriter also known as “BigShiz” has died in a car accident aged 41.
He earned a Grammy in 2001 for his songwriting work on the Destiny Child’s anthem Say My Name.
Daniels worked with big name artists including Whitney Houston and Beyoncé.
His Grammy-nominated songs include Tamar Braxton’s Love and War, Toni Braxton’s He Wasn’t Man Enough and The Boy is Mine, featuring Brandy and Monica.
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The songwriter also contributed to hits such as Jennifer Lopez’s If You Had My Love and Michael Jackson’s You Rock My World.
His heartbroken wife, April, said in a statement that her husband had died in a car accident Tuesday in South Carolina.
Her statement read: “It is with deep and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, family member and friend LaShawn Daniels, who was the victim of a fatal car accident in South Carolina.”
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“A Grammy Award-winning producer and songwriter, Daniels was a man of extraordinary faith and a pillar in our family.”
“We would like to express our sincere appreciation for the continuous outpouring of love and sympathy.”
Gospel artist Kirk Franklin wrote: “The entire music community is feeling the loss of one of the greatest to ever do it….. LaShawnDaniels…we just stood together a week ago. No words……”
“I’m sorry…. I can’t let this LaShawn Daniels loss go yet…. just let heaven be real…..”
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Destiny’s Child singer Kelly Rowland wrote on Instagram: “YOUR gift wasn’t just in your brilliant melody and lyric, it was when you walked into a room, when you laughed! I thank God for your laugh, and the time I got to share with you on this Earth,” she captioned a picture of him.
“Our moments in the studio, our talks, Our heart to hearts on life & family! I can not believe this…..Your will surely be missed BigShiz!! Sending my prayers and condolences to @iamaprildaniels and your children!”
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Fellow Destiny’s Child singer Michelle Williams also shared her thoughts.
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