Billy Steinberg, Hitmaker Behind Madonna’s ‘Like a Virgin’ and Heart’s ‘Alone,’ Dead at 75
Rolling Stone Music
by Jon BlisteinFebruary 17, 2026
Billy Steinberg, the hit songwriter who helped pen classics like Cyndi Lauper's 'True Colors' and Heart's 'Alone,' has died at the age of 75.
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Originally published on Rolling Stone Music on 2/17/2026