FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 8, 2015


UPDATED: Andra� Crouch Dead at 72;
Family Issues Statement



(LOS ANGELES, CA)
-- Music legend Andra� Crouch has died from complications following a heart attack on January 3rd. Andra� passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at approximately 4:30pm PST at Northridge Hospital Medical Center in the Los Angeles area. Andra� was 72 years old.

�Today my twin brother, womb-mate and best friend went home to be with the Lord,� said Pastor Sandra Crouch. �Please keep me, my family and our church family in your prayers. I tried to keep him here but God loved him best. Details of Andra�s Celebration Service and Tribute will be forthcoming.�

Andra�s family requests privacy at this time. All media requests should be directed to Brian Mayes at Nashville Publicity Group, [email protected] or 615-771-2040. All other requests can be directed to Demetrus Alexander at [email protected].

About Andra� Crouch:
Andra�s accolades include 7 Grammy Awards, 6 GMA Dove Awards, an Academy Award nomination for "The Color Purple," induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His songs have been recorded by everyone from Elvis Presley to Paul Simon, and he has worked as a producer and arranger with many of music�s top artists, including Michael Jackson, Madonna, Quincy Jones, Diana Ross, Elton John and many others. Andra� can also be heard on Michael Jackson's hit singles "Man in the Mirror," "Keep the Faith,� "Will You Be There" and �Earth Song.�

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