Obituary of Gwen Guthrie

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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:

    • Religion: Baptist
    • Net Worth: $3 to $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Omaha Steaks
    • Favorite Color: Yellow
    • Favorite Scent: Escentric Molecules 02
    • Favorite Actor: Tom Hanks

    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-SongwriterMusician 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)"

"Gwen Guthrie had a prolific professional career as a singer and songwriter, known for her soulful voice and iconic hit songs; however, her untimely death at a young age left the music industry mourning the loss of her immense talent. (V)"

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-23 00:43:11
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