Obituary of Barry White

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Barry White

Barry Eugene Cater (born September 12, 1944 in Galveston, Texas) was a singer-songwriter who was best known for his bass-baritone voice and romantic image. Barry died on July 4, 2003 and his death was because of kidney failure caused by hypertension. He died too soon at age 58.

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Barry White Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: White, Barry
    • Common Name: Barry White
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Galveston, Texas, United States
    • Birth Date: September 12, 1944
    • Age: 58 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Barry Carter
    • Occupation: Singer-Songwriter
    • Religion: Christian
    • Net Worth: $20 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Froot Loops Cereal
    • Favorite Color: Cyan
    • Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Mankind Hero
    • Favorite Actor: Shirley Temple Black

    Barry's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Barry Eugene Carter
    • Father: Melvin A. White
    • Mother: Sadie Marie Carter
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Betty Smith (married 1962-divorced 1965)
      • Glodean White (married 1974-2003, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Barry White Jr.
      • Darryl White
    • Daughter(s):
      • Denise White
      • Brigette White
      • Shaherah White
      • Nina White
      • Melva White

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 04 2003 at age 58
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Kidney failure (caused by hypertension)
  • Interment: Cremated and ashes scattered in the ocean off the California coast

Category Tags:

Singer-SongwriterAmerican Born on September 12th Born in 1944 Born in Texas Died in 2003 Died at age 58 Died from Kidney failure

Quotable Quotes:

"I'll come to you with gifts of knowledge, wisdom and truth." (IMDB)

"Barry White's remarkable voice and the way he sang will continue to inspire and captivate audiences, solidifying his place as a soul music legend. (V)"

"Barry White had a successful career as a legendary singer, songwriter, and producer, but unfortunately passed away at a relatively young age due to health complications. (V)"

Is Mr. Barry White still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-08-10 12:05:33
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