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Post by billcs on Sept 4, 2023 19:37:34 GMT -5
"Gary Wright, the musician known for the 1976 hit Dream Weaver and major work on former Beatle George Harrison's greatest solo album, has died at the age of 80. Gary's son Justin Wright told TMZ that his father died on Monday morning at his home in California's Palos Verdes Estates. He said the singer–songwriter had been battling Parkinson's disease for five to six years, and more recently had developed Lewy body dementia. Justin added that the composer's Parkinson's symptoms had gotten considerably worse in the past year, unfortunately leaving Gary without the ability to speak or move much. He added that home nurses who had cared for the musician informed his family members a few days ago that he was nearing the end. His other son, Dorian, took to Instagram to reveal he was able to spend the morning sitting in 'lotus by' his 'father's side chanting and meditating for 2 hours.' 'As I chanted his last chant I watched him take his last earthly breath. Thank you dad for letting me help you leave your body for the Astral Plane!' he captioned a photo of his father's The Dream Weaver album. 'Jai Guru.' Following news of his death, tributes began pouring online, with many remarking on his legacy and contribution to music." Full story at the following link: www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-12480435/amp/Gary-Wright-singer-songwriter-known-hit-Dream-Weaver-playing-George-Harrison-dies-80-Parkinsons-Dementia-struggle.html
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Post by FreakyFlyBry on Sept 4, 2023 20:36:59 GMT -5
R.I.P. All three of his hits were great, and I always enjoy hearing them on AT40 reruns.
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Post by JessieLou on Sept 4, 2023 20:46:19 GMT -5
RIP I liked his hits too, especially Really Wanna Know You.
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