Adam Schlesinger Dies at 52 From Coronavirus Complications
Schlesinger was Oscar-nominated for his title track on the 1996 Tom Hanks film That Thing You Do.
Published: Wednesday,Apr 01, 2020 22:39 PM GMT-06:00
Adam Schlesinger, an Emmy and Grammy winner gas passed away from coronavirus complications at the age of 52.
Schlesinger was Oscar-nominated for his title track on the 1996 Tom Hanks film That Thing You Do. He also has three Emmys and a Grammy in his collection, and an Oscar nomination for “That Thing That You Do,” the title track to the 1996 Tom Hanks-directed film. He has three Emmys and a Grammy for his work as a producer, engineer and songwriter.
Adored by critics, Fountains of Wayne — in which Mr. Schlesinger played bass and Mr. Collingwood played guitar and sang lead vocals — became a cult favorite but had modest record sales.
Schlesinger is survived by two children.
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