The boy from a smog-drenched city who sang through addiction and into our hearts

Even in the midst of instability, he managed to create moments of brilliance. Songs like “You Are So Beautiful” and later “Up Where We Belong,” his duet with Jennifer Warnes, brought him renewed success. The latter would become a defining hit, earning a Grammy and reaching the top of the charts.

Still, the turning point in his life didn’t come from continue reading …