Composer LaShawn Daniels, winner of a Grammy, died at age 41

LaShawn Daniels, a Grammy Award-winning songwriter, died in a car accident, his family announced on Wednesday. He was 41 years old.

"It is with deep and deep sadness that we announce the death of our husband, father, family member and beloved friend, LaShawn Daniels, victim of a fatal car accident in South Carolina," said his wife, April Daniels, in a statement on page six. "Daniels was a man of extraordinary faith and a pillar of our family."

Daniels has written songs for major artists such as Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Whitney Houston, Jennifer Lopez, Michael Jackson, Toni Braxton, Alicia Keys and Janet Jackson. He was also known for his collaborations with producer Darkchild.

He won a Grammy Award in 2000 for the hit "Destiny Child," "Say My Name," and was nominated again in 2013 for Tamar Braxton's song "Love and War."

When news of his death broke, social media were inundated with tributes from his collaborators and friends of the sector.

"We were supposed to go crazy next week … Thank you for your enthusiasm for me, OG …", Kehlani tweeted. "Your legacy will never be forgotten! it's crazy! RIP Lashawn Daniels. "

"Damn … LaShawn Daniels … wtf, it can not be real, it hurts, it has provided so many iconic songs in my life, stay calm, great man … you'll live forever!", L & # 39; singer-songwriter Mike Hough wrote.

Daniels is survived by his wife and three children: Omarr, Tahshon and Jett.

April added that the family was grateful for "the continuous outpouring of love and sympathy" that she had received, but she also asked people to "respect the privacy of any the family during this difficult time ".