Gwen Gordy Fuqua | |
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Birth name | Gwendolyn Gordy |
Born | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | November 26, 1927
Died | November 8, 1999 San Diego, California, U.S. | (aged 71)
Genres | R&B, soul |
Occupation(s) | Songwriter composer businesswoman |
Labels | Anna, Tri-Phi, Harvey, Motown |
Gwen Fuqua (born Gwendolyn Gordy; November 26, 1927 – November 8, 1999) was an American businesswoman, songwriter and composer, most notably writing hit songs such as "Lonely Teardrops", "All I Could Do Was Cry" and "Distant Lover". She acquired her full name after marrying Harvey Fuqua and kept the name after their divorce.