American composer Chip Taylor has died at the age of 86.

American composer Chip Taylor, uncle of actress Angelina Jolie, has died at the age of 86. This was reported on March 25 by the newspaper Variety with reference to the publication of his friend, singer Billy Vera.

According to Vera, Taylor died while in a hospice. The cause of death is not specified.

Taylor was the brother of actor John Voight and the uncle of actress Angelina Jolie.

Taylor, whose real name is James Wesley Voight, became famous for such hits as "Angel of the Morning" and "Wild Thing". His songs were featured in the films "Deadpool and Wolverine," "Jerry Maguire," and the 2019 animated film "The Addams Family." Taylor was a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and left a significant mark on the music industry.

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