Obituary of Gwen Guthrie

Gwen Guthrie

Gwendolyn Guthrie (born July 9, 1950 in Newark, New Jersey) was a singer-songwriter and musician who was best known for singing backing vocals for such artists as Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, Peter Tosh, and Madonna. Gwen died on February 3, 1999 and her death was because of uterine cancer. She died young at age 48.

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Gwen Guthrie Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Guthrie, Gwen
Common Name: Gwen Guthrie
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, United States
Birth Date: July 09, 1950
Age: 48 (at death)
Occupations:
- Singer-Songwriter
- Musician
Genres:
- Rhythm and Blues Music
- Soul Music
Active Years: 1974-1999

Religion: Baptist
Net Worth: $3 to $5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Omaha Steaks
Favorite Color: Yellow (See all her faves at Hot-Forum)

Gwen's Family Tree

Birth Name: Gwendolyn Guthrie
Father:
Mother:
Spouse/Partner:

Sam Guthrie (married?-1999, her death)

Daughter(s):

Iyanka Wakefield
Kamilah Ross

Death Notice:

Date: February 03 1999 at age 48
Place: City of Orange, New Jersey, United States
Cause of Death: Cancer (uterine)
Interment: Buried at Fairmount Cemetery in Newark, New Jersey

Category Tags:

Singer-Songwriter Musician Rhythm and Blues Music Genre American Born on July 9th Born in 1950 Born in New Jersey Died in 1999 Died at age 48 Died from Cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did."

""Gwen Guthrie was a beautiful and talented person who was killed in a car accident." (V)"

"Gwen Guthrie was a talented musician and soulful singer who captured the hearts of audiences with her mesmerizing performances, leaving a lasting impact on the music industry long after her legacy lives on. (V)"

Is Ms. Gwen Guthrie still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.