Allee Willis

Allee Willis was a songwriter and filmmaker from the United States. She received two Grammy Awards for Beverly Hills Cop and The Color Purple, the latter of which was also nominated for a Tony Award. She was nominated for an Emmy Award for I’ll Be There For You, which was used as the theme song for the sitcom Friends. Despite having a great career in the music industry, she never learned to read, notate, or play music, according to her official bio. Let us learn more about her by reading this article.

Allee Willis’ Quick Facts

Celebrated Name Allee Willis
Age 73 Years
Nick Name Allee Willis
Birth Name Alta Sherral Willis
Birth Date November 10, 1947
Death Date December 24, 2019
Profession Songwriter & Director
Birth Nation USA
Place Of Birth Detroit, Michigan
Nationality American
Ethnicity White
Horoscope Scorpio
Gender Female
Education University of Wisconsin
Educational Qualification Degree In Journalism
Marital Status In Relationship with Prudence Fenton
Father Nathan
Mother Rose
Siblings Marlen Frost, and a brother, Kent Willis
Weight Will Update Soon…
Eye Color Black
Hair Color Blonde
Net Worth $700 Thousand
Salary Unknown
Source of Wealth Entertainment Industry
Sexual Orientation Straight
Death Date 2019-12-24
Place Of Death Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Cause Of Death Cardiac Arrest
Social Media Links Wikipedia,Instagram,Twitter,Facebook, Website

How much net worth does Allee Willis own?

Allee Willis earned a considerable amount of money and fame as a songwriter and director in the entertainment sector. According to some web sources, her estimated net worth at the time of her death was $700,000. But her salary is hard to say now, because she is no more with us now.

What is Allee Willis famous for?

  • An American songwriter and director.
  • Her songwriting skills and prowess.
  • He was the co-writer of hit songs “September” and “Boogie Wonderland” by Earth, Wind & Fire.
Allee Willis
Allee Willis attends the Songwriters Hall of Fame 49th Annual Induction and Awards, (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images

Where was Allee Willis born?

Allee was born and raised in the United States, in the city of Detroit, in the year November 10, 1947, Detroit, Michigan, United States. Allee Willis’s nationality was American, and she belonged to the white ethnic group. Her zodiac sign is Scorpio, as well. Her parents and siblings’ identities have remained a mystery.

Allee received her schooling from the University of Wisconsin, where she earned a journalism degree.

Allee Willis Childhood
Late Songwriter Allee Willis in young age, Photo Via: Allee

What is the reason behind Allee Will’s death?

Allee died on December 24th, 2019 at the age of 72, after experiencing cardiac arrest in Los Angeles. According to the source, her death came as a complete shock to her companion Prudence Fenton.

“We are terribly saddened and devasted to relay this news,” a spokeswoman posted on her personal Instagram page, confirming her death. Once again, the world has lost a great talent, and we pray that her soul rests in peace.

Is Allee Willis married or not?

Starting 1992 till her death, Willis was dating Prudence Fenton who stands out as both an animator and producer by profession. On December 24th 2019, she was suffered from cardiac arrest while in Californian city of Los Angeles which led to her death at the age of 72.

Allee Willis Partner Prudence Fenton
Allee Willis’ partner Prudence Fenton, Photo Via: Barbara Green

Awards and Achievements of Allee Willis:

Allee Willis was an American songwriter and artist renowned for her contributions to some of the most iconic music and television themes. Her talent earned her multiple prestigious awards, including Grammy, Tony, and Emmy nominations.

The Grammy Awards, presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. That recognized Allee Willis’s exceptional work with three nominations, resulting in two wins.

Allee Willis was also honored by Tony Awards, which honor achievements in Broadway theatre. She received a nomination for her work on “The Color Purple.”

Allee Willis’s talents extended to television, where she was nominated for an Emmy Award, one of the highest honors in the television industry, for her work on the theme song of the popular TV show “Friends.”

Year Award Category Nominee / Work Award Result
Grammy Awards
1986 Best Soundtrack Album Background Score from a Motion Picture or Television “Beverly Hills Cop” Grammy Award Won
2006 Best Musical Show Album “The Color Purple” Grammy Award Nominated
2016 Best Musical Theatre Album “The Color Purple” Grammy Award Won
Tony Awards
2006 Original Musical Score “The Color Purple” Tony Award Nominated
Emmy Awards
1995 Outstanding Individual Achievement in Main Title Theme Music “Friends” Emmy Award Nominated

FAQs

How tall is Allee Willis?

Allee was of average height and weight before to her death. Her body measurements are not available with us. But she has a set of dark eyes and blonde hair.

Who was Allee Willis?

Allee was a famous Ameican Songwriter and Art Director, who was died on 2019 December 24 by cardiac arrest.

Who was Allee Willis Partner?

As long as we know that: Willis was in a relationship with famous producer and animator Prudence Fenton.

Who wrote September Song?

A song was composed within a month using the chord progressions made by Al McKay. McKay was part of the Earth Wind and Fire group along with Maurice White (singer) and Allee Willis (in-charge of lyrics).