Award-winning singer-songwriter Adam Schlesinger, best known for his work with US rock band Fountains Of Wayne, has reportedly died at the age of 52 after being diagnosed with coronavirus, He died on Wednesday morning, according to Variety.

A statement from his family on Tuesday said he was in hospital in New York fighting Covid-19, the illness caused by the new coronavirus.

Chris Carrabba, from the band Dashboard Confessional, confirmed his death. “I am grasping for the right words” he tweeted. “My dear friend Adam Schlesinger has passed away from COVID-19.” Carrabba added: “I knew him best as a mentor, and a friend.

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