Been informed in early hours this morning that song writter and producer Don Mancha as sadley passed away yesterday in Detroit Hospital , Met Don a few times in Detroit and such a friendly great guy .. Dons work back in the day was amazing he wrote and produced loads of stufff including Dearly Beloved and peace loving man . RIP DON MANCHA .

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Don did a great interview with Dave Rimmer when Don vist the uk .

More sad news, yet another Detroit stalwart gone....sleep well Sir.

More Sad News Indeed ! R.I.P.

Sad news indeed. His contribution to our lives was significant.

I hooked up with Don in the 90's via Eddie Singleton, they had been good friends for many years, and Don & I spent many hours chatting on the phone about his life and times.

He was a real character in every sense of the word

I'll raise a glass to him tonight

RIP

Andy

So sad indeed. I feel privileged to have been friends with him for over 20 years and value the numerous conversations we had about Detroit, the music business, the array of personalities he had worked with and life in general throughout that time. What a fantastic talent too- he gave us SO many great songs. 'Carlena' 'Peace loving man' 'Dear beloved' 'Love is the only solution' 'She said goodbye' 'Groovy generation' to name a few. His influence on the Detroit recording scene was immense.

I met with him in Detroit last Christmas and pleaded with him to eat more and take better care. I don't think he did. Fortunately, I had the chance to visit Don less than a week ago in hospital in Detroit. He was not in very good shape but managed a short conversation which I will never forget. Though you might know someone is passing, it does not make it any easier to say goodbye.

RIP my friend.