The music world is in mourning with news of the passing of singer-songwriter Andrea Martin at just 49 years of age.
While no cause of death was given, her death was confirmed on her Instagram story on Monday.
She was best known as a songwriter, penning hit tracks for Monica, En Vouge, SWV, Angie Stone and Leona Lewis, to name just a few.
Mourning: The music world is in mourning with news of the passing of singer-songwriter Andrea Martin at just 49 years of age
'Dear Family and Friends, it is with a heavy heart we inform you of the passing of our beautiful Andrea Martin also known as "Annie,"' the statement began.
'Andrea will always be remembered for her passion and dedication to her family and friends. Her impact will continue to be felt and heard for a lifetime,' the statement continued.
'We thank you in advance for your condolences, love, compassion and understanding during this time,' they added.
Heavy heart: 'Dear Family and Friends, it is with a heavy heart we inform you of the passing of our beautiful Andrea Martin also known as "Annie,"' the statement began
'Please limit calls as we are trying to finalize arrangements at this time, Once finalized, we will be sure to post arrangements. Forever a legend. April 14 - September 27,' the statement concluded.
Martin was born April 14, 1972 in Brooklyn, New York City, and graduated from the prestigious Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in 1990, the school that the hit movie Fame was based on.
Her first hit was Monica's 1995 song Before You Walk Out Of My Life, which she co-wrote with Carsten Schack and Kenneth Karlin, which hit #1 on the R&B charts and #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles charts.
Limit: 'Please limit calls as we are trying to finalize arrangements at this time, Once finalized, we will be sure to post arrangements. Forever a legend. April 14 - September 27,' the
