Angelina Jolie's Uncle & 'Wild Thing' Songwriter Chip Taylor Dead at 86
TMZ • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Chip Taylor, the songwriter known for hits like "Wild Thing" and "Angel of the Morning," passed away at the age of 86 while in hospice care, though the official cause of death has not been disclosed.
- Born James Wesley Voight, he was the brother of actor Jon Voight and uncle to Angelina Jolie and James Haven.
- Taylor had a notable music career, writing for major artists and releasing his own albums in the 1970s, including "Chip Taylor's Last Chance" and "This Side of the Big River."
- Beyond music, he founded record companies and was a professional blackjack gambler, showcasing a diverse and interesting life.
