Chip Taylor, Songwriter of 'Wild Thing' and Angelina Jolie's Uncle, Dies at 86

Chip Taylor, the acclaimed songwriter behind "Wild Thing," "Try (Just a Little Bit Harder)," and "Angel of the Morning," and uncle to actress Angelina Jolie, has passed away at the age of 86 in hospice care, with multiple sources confirming his death.

24 Mar, 21:01 — 25 Mar, 13:51

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Chip Taylor was a prolific songwriter whose compositions, particularly "Wild Thing" and "Angel of the Morning," became iconic hits covered by numerous artists. His death marks the passing of a significant figure in American popular music, whose work influenced multiple generations.

Key entitiesChip Taylor Angelina Jolie Jon Voight Songwriters Hall of Fame

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hvg152d ago

Meghalt Chip Taylor, a Wild Thing szerzője

Jon Voight öccse és Angelina Jolie nagybátyja 86 éves volt. Dalszerzőként nagy volt, szerencsejátékosként több kaszinóból kitiltották.

By szerzo@hvg.hu (HVG)

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varietyMostly Factual153d ago

Chip Taylor, Songwriters Hall of Fame Member Who Wrote ‘Wild Thing’ and ‘Angel of the Morning,’ Dies at 86

Chip Taylor, the Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee who is best known for writing the classic hits “Angel of the Morning” and “Wild Thing,” died Monday at age 86. The death was reported on social media by his friend, singer Billy Vera, who said that Taylor passed away while in hospice care. No immediate cause […]

By Chris Willman

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual153d ago

Chip Taylor, “Wild Thing” and “Angel of the Morning” Songwriter, Dies at 86

The Americana singer — Jon Voight’s younger brother — also wrote “Try (Just a Little Bit Harder)” and quit music for 14 years to be a professional gambler, only to return.

By Mike Barnes

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rolling-stoneMostly Factual153d ago

Chip Taylor, ‘Wild Thing’ and ‘Angel of the Morning’ Songwriter, Dead at 86

The Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee also penned "He Sits at Your Table," "I Can't Let Go," and other popular songs

By Charisma Madarang

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cdm-me152d ago

Preminuo stric Anđeline Džoli

Čip Tejlor, član Kuće slavnih tekstopisaca i autor nekih od najpoznatijih pjesama u popularnoj muzici, preminuo je u 86. godini. Chip Taylor, the prolific songwriter behind hits ‘Wild Thing’ and ‘Angel of the Morning,’ has died at the of age 86https://t.co/zFaZOjNab9 — Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) March 24, 2026 Vijest o smrti objavio je njegov […]

By Danilo Brajković

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billboardMostly Factual153d ago

Chip Taylor, Songwriter Behind ‘Wild Thing’ & ‘Angel of the Morning,’ Dies at 86

He was the youngest brother of actor Jon Voight.

By Katie Atkinson

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tmzMixed153d ago

Angelina Jolie's Uncle & 'Wild Thing' Songwriter Chip Taylor Dead at 86

Chip Taylor, beloved uncle to Angelina Jolie and the man who wrote the classic song "Wild Thing," is dead. Chip died Monday night in hospice care, according to a social media post from Grammy-winning singer Billy Vera. The official cause of death…

By TMZ Staff

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