Gary Wright Death: What Killed Gary Wright?: 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. ??
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… pic.twitter.com/r7bwnIhKME
— Stephen Bishop (@BishSongs) September 4, 2023
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.”
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.
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— Al Stewart (@alstewartinfo) September 4, 2023
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”
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. pic.twitter.com/OIvQ3pM5ir
— Danny Deraney (@DannyDeraney) September 4, 2023
Gary Wright Death: What Killed Gary Wright?
The iconic musician died at his home in Palos Verdes Estates on September 4, 2023, at the age of 80.
Gary Wright’s cause of death has not been made public yet but before his death, he had been diagnosed with Lewy body dementia and Parkinson’s disease.
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.
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