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USA TODAY Songwriter and producer Jim Steinem, known for his work with hit-makers like Meat Loaf, Barry Manilow and Celine Dion, has died, according to the Connecticut Chief Medical Examiners office.  He was 73.  Steinmans brother, Bill Steinman, told The Associated Press that his brother died Monday from kidney failure and was ill for some time. He said Jim died in Connecticut near his home in Ridgefield. “I miss him a great deal already,” Bill said. Jim Steinman was born in New York Ci...

Bat Out of Hell songwriter and producer Jim Steinman dies at 73 Elise Brisco, USA TODAY Replay Video UP NEXT Songwriter and producer Jim Steinem, known for his work with hit-makers like Meat Loaf, Barry Manilow and Celine Dion, has died, according to the Connecticut Chief Medical Examiners office. He was 73.  Steinmans brother, Bill Steinman, told The Associated Press that his brother died Monday from kidney failure and was ill for some time. He said Jim died in Connecticut ...