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Gary Wright Bio, Parents, Wife, Children, Siblings, Net Worth: Iconic American musician and composer, Gary Wright, officially known as Gary Malcolm Wright has reportedly died.

Best known for hits “Dream Weaver” and “Love is Alive” which both peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, Wright died at 80 on Monday, 4 September 2023 at his home in Palos Verdes Estates.

At this time of writing (Tuesday, 5 September), the cause of his death has not yet been made public. However, a few years ago he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and dementia

Wright had a career as a child actor in TV and radio commercials. After playing in high school bands, he decided music was “too unstable” to do professionally and instead trained to be a doctor in the US and West Germany.

In Europe, Wright abandoned medicine for music and in 1967 became joint lead vocalist in the British blues rock band Spooky Tooth before embarking on a solo career in 1970.

He was also a producer, and frequently worked with the Beatles musician, George Harrison, playing on all of his (George’s) solo albums including his epochal 1970 debut, “All Things Must Pass”

Following his demise, among those paying tribute to the late musician was Stephen Bishop. In a statement via X, formerly Twitter, he shared photos from their together. He wrote;

“It is with great sadness that I received the news of my dear friend Gary Wright’s passing. The attached photos hold precious memories from the very first and last time we shared the stage together, alongside our mutual musical pal John Ford Coley.

Gary’s vibrant personality and exceptional talent made every moment together truly enjoyable. His legacy will live on for many years to come. I will always cherish the warmth and kindness shown to me by Gary and his wife Rose, and I will forever hold dear the stories he shared with me about days gone by.

My heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, and fans during this difficult time. 💙🎶

Singer and songwriter, Al Stewart also shared a statement

“Rest in peace, Gary Wright. Al and Gary were friends for a long time, and it was Gary who introduced Al to his touring band, The Empty Pockets. Al and Jill Stewart would like to send their condolences to Gary’s wife, Rose, and his family.”

Danny Deraney tweeted;

“Sad to hear the passing of Gary Wright. Dream Weaver was such a smash in 1976 and once again in 1992 because of the film Wayne’s World. He was also my parents neighbor in Palos Verdes and a really nice dude”

At the time of this report, the family was planning his final funeral arrangement and the details are yet to be finalized. We will keep you updated.

Gary Wright Date Of Birth

Gary Wright celebrated his 80th birthday in April this year (2023). He was born on April 26, 1943, in Cresskill, New Jersey, United States

Gary Wright Height & Weight

Gary Wright’s height and weight are unknown at this time of writing.

Gary Wright Parents

Gary Wright was born in Cresskill, New Jersey, United States to his parents. Although he’s famous, there’s no relevant information regarding his parents as their name, date of birth, age, and occupation are unknown at this time of writing.

Gary Wright Wife

Before Gary Wright died in September 2023, he had married twice.

His first wife is Christina, who as Tina Wright, received co-writing credits on a number of songs including; “I’m Alive”, “Feel for Me”, and “I’m the One Who’ll Be by Your Side”

It’s unclear when Gary and Tina met and when they tied the knot. Also, at this time of writing, we do not have any information regarding why they separated or divorced.

The late musician and composer, Gary Wright is survived by his second wife Rose whom he married in 1985. Rose lives away from the spotlight hence her date of birth, age, and occupation are unknown at this time of writing.

Gary Wright Children

Gary Wright has two sons; Justin Wright and Dorian Wright. The late singer shares both children with his second wife, Rose. Justin is a member of the band Intangible but Dorian’s occupation is unknown.

Also owing to the fact that Justin and Dorian keep their private life away from the eyes of the public, there’s no information regarding their date of birth, and age. We also do not have any information as to whether they are married or not.

Gary Wright Siblings

Gary Wright is not the only child of his parents. He has a sister named, Lorna Dune, who recorded the song Midnight Joey. Lorna lives away from the spotlight hence her date of birth, age, and occupation are unknown at this time of writing.

Gary Wright Net Worth

Before Gary Wright died, he had an estimated net worth of about $10 million. He earned such fortune from his career as a musician, composer, and producer.

Gary Wright Albums

Gary Wright served the music community with several chart-topping albums including; Extraction (1970), Footprint (1971), The Dream Weaver (1975), The Light of Smiles (1977), Touch and Gone (1977), Headin’ Home (1979), The Right Place (1981), Who I Am (1988), First Signs of Life (1995), Human Love (1999), Waiting to Catch the Light (2008), and Connected (2010), among others.

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