Andrea Martin died at the age of 49. While no cause of death has been revealed, the news was confirmed on her Instagram page. "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 read (via People). "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."
Tributes started pouring in once the news became public. Leona Lewis, who recorded Martin's song "Better in Time," wrote on Instagram that she is "deeply saddened that such a light has been lost. Andrea was truly a musical force [and] wrote some of my favorite songs that touched the core of my soul. Thank you for sharing your music with me and the world angel. Thank you for giving me the gift of Better in time. Rest in love." And Martin's longtime writing partner, Ivan Matias, posted that, "We are all special in some way, but Andrea Martin was extraordinarily special. Her spirit was infused into each lyric [and] melody she blessed us with. Our connection was a divine union," adding that she was "the most talented female writer I've ever known."
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