Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs dies in Los Angeles after illness at age 87

Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs, who helped pen hits including “Money (That’s What I Want)” and “Too Busy Thinking About My Baby,” has died following an extended illness at a Los Angeles hospital, her family said Saturday. She was 87.

The Motown legend who helped write the hit song “Money (That’s What I Want),” has died at 87.

"Janie was there with me from the very beginning, before there was even a Motown," Berry Gordy writes in tribute to label's receptionist-turned-hit songwriter

She also co-wrote songs recorded by Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and Mary Wells.

After starting out as a receptionist for Berry Gordy, she also co-wrote Motown tunes recorded by Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and Mary Wells.

Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs dies in Los Angeles after illness at age 87  AP News

Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs has died, at the age of 87

Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs has died, at the age of 87