Gary Wright, ‘Dream Weaver’ singer dies at 80 of Parkinson’s, dementia


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Singer-songwriter Gary Wright, known for 'Dream Weaver' and for co-founding the band Spooky Tooth, has died. Photo: TNS

Singer-songwriter Gary Wright, known for Dream Weaver and for co-founding the band Spooky Tooth, has died. He was 80.

The death of the child actor-turned-musician was confirmed to Variety by son Dorian. His son Justin confirmed Tuesday (Sept 6) to NBC News that his father died from Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia.

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