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Barry White Obituary
White, who had suffered kidney failure from years of high blood pressure, died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center around 9:30 a.m., said manager Ned Shankman. He was 58.
Whit had been undergoing dialysis treatment and had been hospitalized since last September.
White's work epitomized seductive disco music, also known as "make out" music. The heavyset musician enjoyed three decades of fame for songs like "You're the First, the Last, My Everything" and "It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me."
White's canyon-deep, butter-smooth vocals and throbbing musical tempos emphasized his songs' sexually charged verbal foreplay. His 1975 song "Love Serenade" began with the purring, first-person lyrics: "I want you the way you came into the world/ I don't want to feel no clothes ..."
Although his popularity peaked in the 1970s, White received belated recognition for his work in 2000 when he won his first two Grammys for best male and traditional R&B vocal performance for the song "Staying Power."
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800 Entries
Elaine Lacey
March 24, 2025
Love so very much now & forever
Dee Dawes
February 23, 2025
Barry you had many young women crying but it was a beautiful thing. Thank you for the beautiful music you gave the world and although many will try to copy you. There is only one Barry.
S.C. Singletary
December 22, 2024
A Lifetime Of Wonderful Music!
Rest In Peace.
Leslie Redaway
October 15, 2024
Rest In Heaven
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Michael Mills
June 6, 2024
Barry was my favorite in the music field he is missed very much so in the music industry he touched hearts, souls,and relationships RIP Barry.
January 18, 2024
He was such a good singer
Una-may Morgan
October 24, 2021
Thank you master please Rest In Power my baby keep on resting, I will always love you my sweet. yours Una-May. Winston Salem NC.
Sharon Little
May 30, 2021
There will never be another Barry White. Rest in Heaven, Maestro.
Jen Capron
February 22, 2021
A legend, a master, a voice like an angel. May he continue to sing in the Lord's presence, and at least until I get there. Thank you Mr. White for your songs and music. RIP.
James Charles Torreele
December 29, 2020
Dear Barry ...
You did it your way and brought a lot of life to life
more than you ever can imagine
You are a part of our life time.
Margarita PARKER
December 15, 2020
Thank you for a lifetime of wonderful music... Your music and style will live forever...
marilyn payton
October 6, 2020
HIM MUSIC WAS HEVENLY, I STILL MISS HIM! MAY HE REST IN GOD'S HOUSE
NORMA VETS
September 12, 2020
HIS MUSIC, HIS VOICE WAS MAGICAL. THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER MAN LIKE BARRY WHITE. GOD BLESS~
joan holloway
July 20, 2020
still miss this man
Patricia Jackson
May 16, 2020
I loved Barry White, miss him.
brian kolbasky
May 2, 2020
From day one of your 1st Album, I was hooked! You and your music will always be in my heart. Rest in Paradise MR. Barry White.
Sherry Woodhouse
April 19, 2020
I am thankful for the music of Mr. Barry White
John Ford
April 14, 2020
You were the best
Renita Franklin
January 25, 2020
Watching one of your concerts, You're are one of a kind beautiful and real music when love was real..Thanks for my memories ....
Beulah Thomas
November 14, 2019
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.y
Chris Grover
November 13, 2019
Wish i had his voice..my all time #1 singer.
We all miss you BW.
Jeannette Mitchell
November 7, 2019
Thank You for all the Love
Angela Brice
October 22, 2019
Still enjoying the love (music) from this extraordinary man.
Verrita Walters
October 20, 2019
Barry has been my favorite and all time singer and when he died it was a devastating blow to my heart because he died on my father's birthday who died 5/16/87. RIP
Tanya Moore
October 17, 2019
I loved him great singer
Ronetta Baxter
October 14, 2019
Your beautiful voice and music lives on. There is no one even close to your sexy smooth style.
October 8, 2019
I will love your voice forever
Ann Parker
September 17, 2019
Miss that platinum voice,I had some good times when he was making music!
Deb Harris
September 12, 2019
Happy Bday Barry White Sept.12th.
I visit here every year for your bday.... and or when I think about you or listening to your music. You were my favorite artist..... in my heart, it will never get better than you. Your my 1st, my Last, My Everything.
Darn..... I miss you so much Barry
Irene Sierra
September 1, 2019
Darn I miss you n your voice and your music you were awesome , you couldve sang to me every night ,And I wouldnt have mind. But I know youre up there with God. (OUR LORD) and singing to Him with His Angels .
Robert Whitehead
August 28, 2019
One of the greatest male singer of all times!
Terri H
August 28, 2019
Barry White was a beautiful artist in his own right.
May he rest in the Heavenly Father's peace.
Myra Mathieu
August 24, 2019
Today i am listening to your wonderful songs that you have left this world. You are here is spirit of your music and i thank you for the memories. You are missed and will never be forgotten.
Christine McRae
August 17, 2019
What a blessing you were your music will live on for ever
Greg Hubbs
August 9, 2019
You Sir, Mr. Barry White, did not disappoint. You were dialed in, my what a precious soul you were among us other mortals. Thank you, Thank you, Thank You.
Roni
July 25, 2019
Barry, your sweet voice brings back premarital and post-marital memories to me. My husband died in 2011 and when I think of us before and during our marriage your music resonates in my heart.
July 25, 2019
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Denise Camarillo
July 1, 2019
Your music was My Husband Longos gave thru OUR 28YR Marriage,til he passed ,,,THANK U FOR ADDING BEAUTIFUL MUSIC TO OUR LIFE,,GOD BLESS YOU & Glodean
Olga GATTLING
June 29, 2019
I STILL LISTEN TO YOUR MUSIC, AND MISS THE MAN. Continue to Rest in Heavenly Peace. June 29, 2019
❤
June 19, 2019
May You continue to rest in peace Mr Berry White ✝.
Your & Your music & will always be one of a kind Austin Texas
Kenneth White
June 7, 2019
To.me.barry white was the greatest singer in his time.i still enjoy his music.
Maria Elena Ramirez
May 10, 2019
Met him ay his book signing in LA. Loved him for ever and his music. His number one fan from Mexico.
SHERMAN COLEMAN
May 6, 2019
He was definitely the "real deal".
Dorothy
April 22, 2019
u are miss listen to ur music everyday
William Powell
April 12, 2019
Let the music play Big Cooper Barry White.
Linda Clarke
March 19, 2019
I miss you.....RIP
March 13, 2019
Look this Man, his music, his voice Him. RIP Mr. White
PHYLLIS WILLIS
January 30, 2019
I STILL LISTEN TO YOUR MUSIC, AND MISS THE MAN.
bonnie stabryla
January 20, 2019
He is and will always be the best
Joselyn Laster
January 19, 2019
Truely missing you
Paul Diaz
January 10, 2019
Definitely one of the best , yet will never be forgotten and can only wish your family love and peace.
Denise Maguire
November 29, 2018
Barry White you were the very Best singer!! Your music will go on forever ❤❤
October 26, 2018
Love that his music lives on
Lilly Munoz
September 18, 2018
Barry may you rest in peace and May God bless all of the Barry White family. Barry your music was,is and always be best music,songs in history, my sister just passed , and we both loved your music ( we always listen to your music day and night . we would wake listening to it ,sleep listen to it,that would be all we listen to.) We always wonder who you were married too.and say she so lucky. But we never found out but when my sister passed, I continue to search.I finally found out. The lady that sang. Walk in in the rain I love,as I grew up around my oldest sister she wound always play your music and also listen to the love unlimited music not knowing one of the singer's was your wife, she ( My sister) never found out . I wish there was a way that I cound tell her , but Mrs white I would dream to meet you. Know your all I listen too. just to meet you one time before I die would bring all my dreams come true.and hers too ( My sister's) we were poor but we would count pennies and dimes just to buy 45 or albums of your music. I remember the time my mom would take me to my grannies for my sister to babysitting us while they went out , my sister would take care of me , she would teach me how to dance, and we would dance to your music and she would always play and listen to your music. I remember the song walking in the rain she would sing it to me and I always remember it. Now that's all I sing. Thank you of all the best music ever .... (Maybe someday I'll get rich and get to go see you)that would be all my dream.We Love You..
Dalin Etoumbi
September 12, 2018
Hey Barry,
Today is our birthday (I was born on September 12). I know you are heaven and tremendously happy. Being a native French speaker, I grew up listening to you,and here I am fluent in English cause of you. I always wanted to hear the meaning of the words you were singing. Thx a million Barry. Repose en paix l'artiste
D Harris
September 12, 2018
Happy Bday in Heaven Barry!
"Never ever gonna give you up!
Miss u much
Paulette Jones
September 12, 2018
I heard him in an interview on NPR once and was impressed with how humble, spiritual and confident he was. He was not only an accomplished musician, but a gentle, graceful man. Thank you for sharing your talents with the world.
September 11, 2018
The best!!!!
DERRICK MAYO
September 8, 2018
I grew up listening to Barry White's music I remember my mother plan or his music as I grew up and listen to it my mother say he is the love doctor he can get the move set and fix anything his music always relax you and put you in that mood that you want to be in I will never forget him and love him for the memories he gave me in my family may God take care Barry White God-bless you rest in peace
Gladys Gaines
August 26, 2018
Everyday missing Barry Whites new music it would have been the best. To the family of Mr. White may God continue to Bless Glodean and his children, don't stop loving one another,keep the faith as Barry would have wanted you to.
Dorothy Lemons
August 4, 2018
I am listening to Love Unlimited
today and listen to it again!! I
love all his music! What a wonderful man he was and I will
remember him until the day I
die. LOVE YOU BARRY!! Rest in
peace and God has YOU IN HIS
CARE.
Love your voice!!!
A. Meri
July 28, 2018
Continue your heavenly rest.
~A FOREVER FAN♥
Andrea Davis
July 22, 2018
Just sitting here listening to your music. Greatly missed.
Pam White
July 11, 2018
Always miss such a talented person .sing with the angels.
Harry Simpson
July 4, 2018
Godspeed Barry, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
May 7, 2018
It's 5/2018 and I discovered two of Barry White songs Let the music play and loves theme. I love his deep voice and these two songs are on my play list. These two songs make me happy :-). Let the music play!!
Lisa Thomas Cincinnati, Ohio
March 13, 2018
I listen to Barry White's Music almost
everyday( in the
morning and in the
evening) . I watch his
videos on YouTube.
His music LIVES ON.
Dorothy
Lorraine Le Clair
February 14, 2018
I Miss you BARRY WHITE!
May you be RESTING IN PEACE.
Not a day goes by that I haven't listened to your voice. You were & still are the greatest singer! NOW SING WITH THE ANGELS BABY, SING WITH THE ANGELS!
Vonshea Chatman
February 1, 2018
I you Babbee
With those BEAUTIFUL Teeth
R I P
BARRY WHITE
Vonshea Chatman
February 1, 2018
Vonshea Chatman I luv ALLLLL YOU'RE MUSIC ...YOUR SECOND WIFE WAS A LUCKY LADY TO HAVE SOMEONE LIKE YOU AND I LISTEN TO THE WORDS AS I LAY IN BED THE WORDS THEMSELVES WAS POWERFUL !!IM NOT MARRIED BUT I AAK GOD TO BLESS ME WITH SOMEONE LIKE YOU FULL FACE KINDA TALL AND BUILT DARK SKIN WITH BEAUTIFUL TEETH ALLLL RHE ABOVE !!!!HOW SHOULD LEAVE YOU ??IF I HAD YOU I'LL BE IN YOUR VOICE I'LL BW SINGING RO YOU I'LL NEVER GONNA GIVE YOU UPYOUUUU R I P BABBEE
Mavis Bryan
January 31, 2018
Such a awesome voice truly a gift❤
Barbara Porter
January 23, 2018
Mr. White one of the Greatest singer in the world. I know your turning Heaven Out......
Patricia Rhyne
January 20, 2018
I truly love Barry. Make have not known him in person. But in his songs and his videos, Barry showed so much Love with great respect and dignity. I will always be a fan and I know he loved the gift God gave to him to bless all of us. He has been and will truly be missed. God bless his soul
MIchelle Harris
December 27, 2017
Mr Barry White, your are truly missed. Your music was amazing.
Antoinette
December 7, 2017
Condolences to his family.Just watching Pbs they played your songs.Such a good feeling. To hear yr songs again.Thanks.
November 25, 2017
"I know there's only one like you, there's no way they could have made two."
Dawn Halpin
October 15, 2017
I miss your beautiful voice, even after 14 years. I thank God for the gift of you
Carrie Maeweather
October 15, 2017
Berry White you best. I love your music and listing to your music even today. you will be greatest missed.
Barb Smith
October 9, 2017
I MISS BARRY WHITE (MASTRO) SO MUCH BACK IN DAZE WE WOULD JUST LISTEN TO MY CASSETTE PLAYER ALL NIGHT WITH THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE BY MY SIDE THAT'S WHAT BARRY 'S MUSIC
DOES TO YOU. R.I.H.
J Rfwards
September 20, 2017
Didn't hear your songs until after your death I've never heard music like this. It has so encouraged my heart so because of the love. Love. Love
Yolanda Larson
September 18, 2017
Happy birthday Barry....a true legend like no other. In my car..enjoying the evening air n listening to u serenading me....u are truly loved n missed
Anusha M
September 13, 2017
RIP Barry White. I recently saw a documentary about your life....and all the drama surrounding the family etc but you must have truly loved your second wife as you didn't divorce her even after separating from her....yoru kids all miss you....as the world does
Debra carter
September 12, 2017
Happy Birthday in Heaven Barry!
Miss you so much!
Debra Carter
September 12, 2017
Happy Birthday in Heaven Barry!
I miss you so much!
Cynthia Bouler
July 10, 2017
Legend! this one word that I would use to describe this extraordinary, talented, gifted man. I love his music. His music, his creativity lives up to the word legend. I've never heard a song of his that I didn't like. He seemed to be the perfect romantic man. Men listen to his music, but they really need to listen to the words. I thank God for sharing this gift with the world. What a blessing
Barbara
June 8, 2017
Mr Berry white what can I say about that talented and brilliant man that we losted there was know one like Mr Berry white I call him Mister because he had my respect and so many others he will be missed but his music and that deep gorgeous voice will live on for ever
June 4, 2017
RIP Barry White
Anita Branison
May 28, 2017
The Best Maestro ever!
curtis Henderson
May 25, 2017
Rip Barry white your songs are beautiful and will live on forever u r truly missed
Migdalia garcia
May 6, 2017
Your music change my life
Geni Serrano
May 4, 2017
I miss you the world miss's you your music was beautiful R.i.p
April 24, 2017
For the past 3 weeks I have been totally obsessed with everything Barry White on the internet , youtube and Google! It started by just trying to go back to a happy place in my teen years and BAMN! I love you Barry, I pray that you are present with the Lord. Thank you for leaving us with real Love and beautiful memories to your music.
The world misses you...."Sho-u-right and right-on-baby"
Kimberly Reed- St.Louis
Ari Oli
March 25, 2017
Mr White you are Truly Amazing, and Truly missed, Unsung should do a Tribute to you... Your music is unlike no other. Much Blessings to you and your Family....May the Universe continue to allow you to Rest Peacefully
Gisela Berman
March 25, 2017
Never to late to express how much I was affected by the death of this amazing artist which I listen to every single day of my life. May he rest in peace ❤
Esther Moses
March 17, 2017
Couldn't sleep so I put on some Barry White. So many precious memories & such great music!! I was fortunate to have met Mr. White & Love Unlimited back in the 70s when I was stationed in San Antonio. His songs will always have a place in my heart.
Thanks Barry ❤
March 15, 2017
I'VE ALWAYS LOVED LISTENING TO BARRY WHITE, LISTENING TO HIM RIGHT NOW AS IM TYPING. I WAS BORN IN 1964 AND IM NOW 53 WHERE BARRY WHITE DIED AT A PRECIOUS AGE OF 58. TO SOON FOR A GREAT MAN WITH A GREAT VOICE. LOVE AND WILL ALWAYS CHERISH YOUR VOICE AND SOUND OF LOVE. REST IN PEACE BARRY. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTON FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.
MIMMA PIZZICAROLA TORONTO, ONTARIO CANADA
MARCH 15,2017
Susan Calhoun
March 6, 2017
I was born in 1964 and from the time I heard this awesome man sing as a young teenager I couldn't believe how awesome a man could sing. God bless this unbelievable beautiful voiced man. May you forever Rest In Peace and thank god I can go to you tube and listen to you GREAT VOICE❤❤❤
Shirlene Williams
February 23, 2017
I truely miss this giants voice..I would always listen to him when I get off work , His voice was always relaxing and clanking to me, Oh how I really miss him..R.I.H.P. My friend you are always always be in my heart..I love you Mr.BARRY WHITE
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