The Carpenters legend Roger Nichols dies aged 84
Roger Nichols, the composer behind some of The Carpenters' greatest hits, has died at the age of 84.
The songwriter was a composer and songwriter who was behind The Carpenters' biggest hit We've Only Just Begun, and was a frequent collaborator.
It was announced that he died on May 17, but the news was only just made public.
Paul Williams, his songwriting partner of many years, confirmed the news in a post.
'The first song, Roger Nichols and I wrote was called 'It's hard to say goodbye…' Sadly, we hit the nail on the head.
'Roger Nichols passed away peacefully four days ago, at home with his beautiful family …his wife Terry and the daughters he was so proud of, Claire and Caitlin at his side. They were his dream come true. His greatest joy.'
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