Chip Taylor, the legendary songwriter behind one of the most instantly recognizable songs of all time, has passed away at 86. It's a quiet loss, but one that echoes loudly through generations of music, film, and family. The news broke in a low-key but heartfelt way, shared by Grammy-winning singer Billy Vera when the mourning man revealed on social media that Chip died Monday night while in hospice care. No official cause of death has been confirmed, according to TMZ - a fact which only adds to the somber, reflective tone surrounding his passing.