Legendary songwriter Diane Warren announced Wednesday that her beach home of nearly 30 years was destroyed in the wildfires raging in Southern California.
The 68-year-old veteran hitmaker posted a photo of a prominent rock in the surf, which she photographs annually to commemorate the death of her ‘amazing crazy friend’ Leah from cancer.
“This is the last photo I took of Leah’s rock from my beach house. I’ve had this house for almost 30 years. It appears he was lost in the fire last night,” Diane further wrote Instagram.
“A rainbow shines on it, which I consider a sign of hope for all beings affected by this tragedy.”
Warren also assured her 249,000 social media followers that the chickens, ducks, goats, cows and horses living on her rescue farm are “fine, which is the most important thing.” Stay safe everyone.”
The Songwriters Hall of Famer — who previously had a home damaged in the 1994 Northridge earthquake — spends most of her time writing future classics in her cluttered Hollywood Hills office.
Legendary songwriter Diane Warren announced Wednesday that her beach home of nearly 30 years was destroyed in the wildfires raging in Southern California (pictured in 2020)
Diane’s post received supportive responses from Titanic alumnus Frances Fisher, who wrote: ‘We had good times there; our memories will never burn. Glad your ranch and all your rescue animals are safe. I love you.’
Legendary songwriter Paul Williams said: “I’m so sorry, but I’m glad your animals are safe and that you are too. Prayers are offered for all those who suffered from this catastrophic event. I love you…Paul.”
Warren has written five of JoJo’s songs, including 2020’s The Change, and the pop star wrote: “Diane, I’m so sorry.”
Savage Garden alum Darren Hayes said, “Diane – I love you. This is devastating. My heart is with you.’
The Realsongs founder wrote Belinda Carlisle’s five-song EP Kismet in 2023, and The Go-Go frontwoman wrote: ‘OMG. I’m so sorry.’
The City of Angels has been hit by intense Santa Ana winds of more than 100 miles per hour in some areas, resulting in five raging wildfires that killed five people, destroyed more than 1,100 structures and forced 70,000 residents to evacuate .
Other celebrities who lost homes in the devastation include James Woods, Anna Faris, Cary Elwes, Paris Hilton, Anthony Hopkins, John Goodman, Eugene Levy, Miles Teller, Billy Crystal and Adam Brody and Leighton Meester.
Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency and FEMA approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant to provide critical resources for firefighting efforts.
Diane – who is just a Tony Award away from EGOT status – has written nine No. 1 hits and 33 top 10 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, including songs for Cher, Celine Dion, LeAnn Rimes and Aerosmith.
Warren’s 40-year career was chronicled in Bess Kargman’s documentary Diane Warren: Relentless, which will be released in US theaters this Friday and on MasterClass on January 16.
On December 17, the song The Journey, co-written of Say Don’t Go, was performed by HER for Netflix war dama The Six Triple Eight was shortlisted with 13 other songs for the Best Original Songs category of the 97th Academy Awards.
The 68-year-old veteran hitmaker posted a photo of a prominent rock in the surf, which she photographs annually to commemorate the death of her ‘amazing crazy friend’ Leah from cancer
Diane wrote on Instagram: ‘This is the last photo I took of Leah’s rock from my beach house. I’ve had this house for almost 30 years. It appears he was lost in the fire last night. There is a rainbow shining on it, which I consider a sign of hope for all beings affected by this tragedy.”
Warren also assured her 249,000 social media followers that the chickens, ducks, goats, cows and horses living on her rescue farm are “fine, which is the most important thing.” Stay safe everyone’ (pictured Tuesday)
The Songwriters Hall of Famer — who previously had a home damaged in the 1994 Northridge earthquake — spends most of her time writing future classics in her cluttered Hollywood Hills office.
Diane’s post received supportive responses from Titanic alumnus Frances Fisher, who wrote: ‘We had good times there; our memories will never burn. Glad your ranch and all your rescue animals are safe. I love you’
Legendary songwriter Paul Williams, pop star JoJo and Savage Garden alum Darren Hayes shared their support for Warren
The Realsongs founder wrote Belinda Carlisle’s five-song EP Kismet in 2023, and The Go-Go frontwoman wrote: ‘OMG. I’m so sorry
The City of Angels has been hit by intense Santa Ana winds exceeding 100 miles per hour in some areas, resulting in five raging wildfires that killed five people, destroyed more than 1,100 structures and forced 70,000 residents to evacuate ( Pacific Palisades pictured on Wednesday)
Other celebrities who lost homes to the destruction include James Woods (pictured), Anna Faris, Cary Elwes, Paris Hilton, Anthony Hopkins, John Goodman, Eugene Levy, Miles Teller, Billy Crystal and Adam Brody and Leighton Meester.
Diane — who is just a Tony Award away from EGOT status — has penned nine No. 1 hits and 33 top 10 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, including songs for Cher, Celine Dion, LeAnn Rimes and Aerosmith (Monday pictured)
Warren’s 40-year career was chronicled in Bess Kargman’s documentary Diane Warren: Relentless, which will be released in US theaters this Friday and in MasterClass on January 16.
On December 17, the song The Journey, co-written of Say Don’t Go, performed by HER for Netflix war dama The Six Triple Eight, was shortlisted with 13 other songs for the Best Original Songs category of the 97th Academy Awards ( photo Tuesday)