Oscar-winning composer accused of rape found dead

New York- Joseph Brooks, the Oscar winning composer of the hit," You Light Up My Life" was found dead in his apartment in Manhattan on Sunday. The police said that Brooks might killed himself, but they are still waiting for the result of the autopsy to validate their doubts. 
Brooks, 73 is waiting for his trial after being pleaded a not guilty verdict on rape charges of 11 women.
Brooks was found dead by a friend of whom he planned to have lunch with. Also found in the crime scene was a suicide note which the police declines to discuss the contents.