New Kids On The Block Songwriter Passes Away at 46

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New Kids On The Block Songwriter Passes Away at 46

Tommy Page, singer-Songwriter and music executive, has died of apparent suicide at the age of 46 according to Billboard.

Best known for his 1990 hit "I'll Be Your Everything" with New Kids on The Block, Page was found dead on Friday, March 3rd.

During his stint as A&R executive and vice president of top 40 promotion at Warner Bros./Reprise Records, he helped shape the careers of artists like Michael Buble, Alanis Morissette, Josh Groban, David Foster and Green Day.  He also served as Pandora's VP of artist and brand development where he helped launch the careers of countless artists.

Since the news of his death broke, fans and stars including members of NKOTB and Full House actress, Andrea Barber, have flooded Twitter with tributes.

On Sunday, Page's family released a statement about this passing.

"It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of our beloved Tommy Page who passed away this weekend. Tommy was a devoted father, husband, brother and son. He was loved by all of those he touched and will be sorely missed. Please respect our privacy at this time of deep sorrow."

He is survived by his partner, Charlie and their three children.

[Source: Billboard]

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