Barry White
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Summary
Barry White was born on September 12, 1944[1], in Galveston[2]. He died on July 4, 2003[3], in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center[4]. He worked as a singer[5], singer-songwriter[6], bandleader[7], composer[8], and conductor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.47% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36,344 views/month, #4,707 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: West Hollywood[11]
- Spouse: Glodean White[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Native language: English[14]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[15]
- Occupation: record producer[16], actor[17], soul musician[18], musician[19]
- Educated at: Jefferson High School (Los Angeles)[20]
- Award received: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Genre: soul[23]
- Record label: 20th Century Fox Records[24], A&M Records[25]
- Discography: Barry White discography[26]
- Commons category: Barry White[27]
- Voice type: bass-baritone[28]
- Cause of death: kidney failure[29]
- Family name: Carter[30], White[31]
- Given name: Barry[32]
- Official website: http://www.barrywhite.us/[33], https://www.barrywhiteofficial.com/[34]
- Topic's main category: Category:Barry White[35]
- Manner of death: natural causes[36]
- Instrument: piano[37], voice[38]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[39]
- Nominated for: Grammy Award for Best New Artist[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[41]
- Birth name: Barry Eugene Carter[42]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Barry White include Varry Brava[43], a musical group[44], founded in 2009[45].
Why It Matters
Barry White has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
Entities named for him include Varry Brava[43], a musical group[44], founded in 2009[45].
FAQs
Where was Barry White born?
Barry White was born in Galveston[2].
Where did Barry White die?
Barry White died in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center[4].
Who was Barry White married to?
Barry White's spouses include Glodean White[12].
What did Barry White do for work?
Barry White worked as a singer[5], singer-songwriter[6], bandleader[7], composer[8], and conductor[9].
Where did Barry White go to school?
Barry White was educated at Jefferson High School (Los Angeles)[20].
What awards did Barry White receive?
Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21].