It is sad news for the music world. LaShawn Daniels, who is a songwriter for many artists and soundtracks to movies, has passed away at the age of 41.
His wife April Daniels revealed the news on Instagram Wednesday, sharing that LaShawn was “the victim of a fatal car accident in South Carolina.”
“It is with deep and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, family member and friend Lashawn Daniels,” April wrote.
“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. We ask that you respect the privacy of our entire family during this difficult time.”
LaShawn was most known as the man behind the iconic Destiny Child hit “Say My Name.”
He won a Grammy Award for best R&B song in 2001 for the track, which was also written by group members Beyonce Knowles, LeToya Luckett, LaTavia Roberson and Kelly Rowland.
