Adam Schlesinger, Fountains of Wayne singer, dies from Covid-19
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Adam Schlesinger, the co-founder of pop-rock band Fountains of Wayne and an Oscar-nominated songwriter, has died from complications related to coronavirus. He was 52.
As many of you are aware, Adam had been hospitalized with Covid-19 and although he had been making some small improvements over the last few days, Adams condition was critical and he was ultimately unable to recover from Covid-19 complications, read a statement from the bands attorney, provided to CNN. He was truly a prolific talent and even more so, a loving and devoted father, son and friend.
Adam Schlesinger, Rachel Bloom and Jack Dolgen pose for photos in the press room for the 2019 Creative Arts Emmy Awards in September. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic)
He won an Emmy last year for a song he co-wrote for CWs Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, a show for which he wrote more than 100 songs and earned several nominations over the years.
Schlesinger was hospitalized this week. A statement from his family, released by Collingwood via Twitter, confirmed Schlesinger was diagnosed with Covid-19. Schlesinger was put on a ventilator.
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