Diane Warren is mourning the death of music executive Clive Davis.
The 69-year-old singer took to her Instagram handle to pay tribute to the music legend, who passed away on Monday.
“Dear Clive, losing You today feels like losing my father,” Diane began the lengthy note. “Because you were always family to me. It was my Dad who believed in me in the very beginning, it was you who never stopped believing in me. “
“By having so many of your artists record my songs, even the ones who didn’t want to. And there were a few of those, continued the Seaside hitmaker. “I loved to play You songs and watch the look on your face when a song moved You. You really loved songs. And truly appreciated songwriters.”
“You didnt look at fucking numbers and data, the only data that mattered to You was how it made you feel. Countless artists and songwriters owe everything to You. I am one of them. Without You I would never have the career I have. I know that,” she added.
Concluding the emotional note, Diane penned, “I will always cherish our friendship. No one will ever come close to what You have achieved. No one. Ever. Rest easy my dear friend, im sure there will be great voices to discover waiting for You in Heaven. I love You and I’m everything I an because you loved me. Thank You for that.”
For those unversed, Clive passed away on Monday, June 22, at his home in Manhattan. He was 94.
The music executive’s death was confirmed by his publicist.
“Davis passed away peacefully from age-related illness at the age of 94 at his home in Manhattan on Monday, June 22, surrounded by his family and loved ones,” the statement read.
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