GARY Wright was widely known for his 1976 hit song Dream Weaver.
On September 4, 2023, it was reported that the singer passed away at 80 years old — here's everything to know about his cause of death.
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Who was Gary Wright?
Gary Wright was an American singer born on April 26, 1943, in Cresskill, New Jersey.
Before pursuing a music career, Gary used to act as a child, appearing in the TV series Captain Video and His Video Rangers.
He also studied most of his life to become a doctor until the 1960s when he went to London and joined a band called Art.
However, in 1970, Gary went solo after signing with A&M Records.
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The next year, in 1971, Gary released his first debut album, Extraction.
The New Jersey singer rose to popularity after he released his hit singles Dream Weaver and Love is Alive in 1976.
What was Gary Wright's cause of death?
On September 4, 2023, it was announced that Gary Wright died after a secret battle with Parkinson's and Lewy body dementia.
Gary Wright's son, Justin Wright, told TMZ that the Dream Weaver singer died in his Palos Verdes Estates home in South Bay, California.
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Justin told the outlet his father was diagnosed with Parkinson's about five or six years ago and with dementia not too long after.
In the last year before he passed, Justin revealed his Parkinson's progressed rapidly, causing him to lose the ability to speak and move around.
His family and loved ones stood by Gary's side until his passing.
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Was Gary Wright married?
At his time of passing, Gary was married to his wife, Rose.
The two married in 1985 and welcomed two sons, Dorian and Justin.
His son Justin followed in his footsteps, pursuing a music career.
As of September 2023, Justin is a member of the band Intagible.
Before his marriage to Rose, Gary married Christina Wright, who co-wrote multiple songs with the artist.
