Jerry Ragovoy, a songwriter credited with songs made famous by the Rolling Stones, Janis Joplin and others has died.

Mr Ragovoy, 80, died at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.

Jim Steinblatt, a representative for the performance rights group ASCAP, says he died of complications from a stroke.

Among some of Mr Ragovoy’s most famous tunes were Time Is On My Side by the Rolling Stones, Piece Of My Heart by Janis Joplin and Pata, Pata by Miriam Makeba.

Some of his songs were credited to a pseudonym, Norman Meade.

Over the years, his songs were recorded by greats like Elvis Presley, BB King and Aretha Franklin.

Mr Ragovoy was also a producer for artists including Diana Ross and Dionne Warwick.

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