Songwriter Ron Miller, best known for the likes of 'Touch Me In The Morning' and 'For Once In My Life', has died in Los Angeles at the age of 74. He suffered a cardiac arrest following a battle with cancer and emphysema.
Miller was born in Chicago, and began his music career in the sixties, working as one of the Motown label's first songwriters and record producers. He went on to write songs for the likes of Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross and Judy Garland. 'For Once In My Life' is one of the most recorded songs in history - more than 270 versions exist - and a recent cover by Tony Bennett and Stevie Wonder won a Grammy this year. Miller also wrote book and lyrics for number of musicals.
Miller is survived by his wife Aurora and six children. A memorial service will be held on 4 Aug.