Eric Carmen, author of the hit All By Myself, died at 74. The American singer and songwriter “passed away in his sleep this weekend” The cause of death has not been specified.
His hits That's Rock 'n Roll and Never Gonna Fall in Love Again were also covered by Shaun Cassidy and John Travolta. He also co-wrote the title Almost Paradise, designed for the musical film Footlose, directed by Herbert Ross. The song - undoubtedly his biggest hit - earned him a Grammy nomination.