American songwriter Ellie Greenwich, who penned River Deep, Mountain High and other hits, has died, aged¹ 68.

美国作词者，River Deep、Mountain High以及其他热门金曲的作者Ellie Greenwich逝世，享年68岁。

Ellie Greenwich was praised throughout her songwriting career

She died of a heart attack after being admitted to a New York hospital for pneumonia²（肺炎） treatment, her niece（侄女，外甥女） said.

In a 50-year career, she was awarded some 25 gold and platinum³（白金） discs. She collaborated⁴（合作，通敌） with Phil Spector on Chapel⁵ of Love and Da Doo Ron Ron.

She wrote Leader of the Pack with her ex-husband, which became the basis for a Broadway musical based on her life.

Greenwich was a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and contributed to the success of many stars, including working with Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald.

She is also co-produced songs for Neil Diamond, including his hit Kentucky Woman.

Other compositions included Do Wah Diddy Diddy and Look of Love.