Linda Creed, 37; Popular Songwriter
AMBLER, Pa. — Linda Creed, a songwriter considered one of the pillars of the "Philly Sound," has died at her suburban Philadelphia home after a long illness. She was 37.
Creed, who died Thursday, composed songs that produced more than 20 gold and platinum records for such artists as Teddy Pendergrass, Dionne Warwick, the Spinners, Johnny Mathis, Dusty Springfield and Connie Stevens.
Her composition "Greatest Love of All," sung by Whitney Houston, is No. 5 this week on Billboard magazine's list of best-selling adult contemporary singles.
Creed's songwriting career began after a brief and unsuccessful attempt to make it as a singer in New York. By 1975, she had written 125 songs and earned nearly $500,000.
Working with her songwriting partner, Thom Bell, she was known throughout the recording industry but turned down offers to appear on "The Tonight Show" and other TV programs, preferring to maintain a quiet family life.
She is survived by her husband, Stephen Epstein, two daughters and her parents.
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