Gospel legend Andrea Crouch, whose work was used in songs by Michael Jackson and Madonna as well as movies like the Lion King, has died. He was 72.

Andrae Crouch was a gospel performer, songwriter, and choir director who has one seven Grammy awards since his career began in 1960, according to the Daily Mail.

He died at Northridge Hospital Medical Center in Los Angeles on Thursday afternoon after suffering a heart attack on Saturday, according to his publicist.

Crouch and his sister Sandra lived in the Pacoima section of Los Angeles, and they acted as pastors at New Christ Memorial Church in San Fernando.

A San Francisco native, Crouch wrote his first gospel song at the age of 14, and for half a century he wrote dozens of songs. He is known for songs such as “The Blood Will Nver Lose Its Power,” “My Tribute (To God Be the Glory),” and “Soon and Very Soon.” The latter of those songs was sung at Michael Jackson’s public memorial.

Crouch helped pioneer Jesus Music from the 1960s and 1970s, which eventually helped launch contemporary Christian music into the mainstream.

He was well known among the biggest names in popular music. Elvis Presley once performed his song, “I’ve Got Confidence,” in his 1972 gospel album. Paul Simon sang “Jesus is the Answer” for his 1974 live album.

He also worked with stars like Diana Ross and Ringo Starr, to name just a few more. He often performed with singers from other musical genres.
His choir, the Disciples, can be heard in the background for Madonna’s hit single, “Like a Prayer,” and he helped arranged Michael Jackson’s 1987 hit, “Man in the Mirror.”

Crouch is one of very few gospel singers to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He won an Academy Award nomination for his work in arraging music for “The Color Purple” in 1985, and he also worked on Disney’s “The Lion King” in 1994.

Crouch struggled with dyslexia, which he overcame by tending to draw pictures rather than write down lyrics. He memorized everything through the site and shape of the word, he once told the Associated Press.