Allee Willis, best known for writing the theme song to 'Friends' and tons of other classics, has died.
In addition to writing The Rembrandts' song made famous by the NBC sitcom, Willis also wrote the EW&F classic"Boogie Wonderland." She co-wrote the Broadway musical"The Color Purple." In fact, Willis was so prolific ... she became the first woman -- and fifth person ever -- to have written music for 2 shows opening on Broadway in the same season. In 2006, seven of her hits were featured in the Earth, Wind & Fire-themed musical"Hot Feet.
She moved to L.A. in the 1970s ... where she was famous for throwing extravagant parties at her Hollywood home, dubbed"Willis Wonderland." According to the Songwriters Hall of Fame, she's survived by her brother, Kent Willis, and sister, Marlin Frost, and niece, Mandy Becker.
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