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3 days ago
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- USA Today
Randy White, husband of country music star Lorrie Morgan, dies at 72 after cancer battle
Randy White, husband of country music star Lorrie Morgan, dies at 72 after cancer battle Randy White, husband of country singer Lorrie Morgan, has died following a battle with mouth cancer. He was reportedly 72. Morgan, best known for her hits "Five Minutes," "What Part of No," and "I Didn't Know My Own Strength," announced White's death on June 1 in an emotional post shared on her social media pages. The singer, who was previously married to late country singer Keith Whitley, did not share the date of White's death. "Randy has been my partner, my champion and my rock for 17 years," Morgan wrote alongside a photo of the couple. "Our big, wonderful family and I are devastated at the loss of this truly kind and incredible man. I was blessed by his love. Ran-Ran, I will love and miss you forever." USA TODAY has reached out to Morgan's representative for comment. White's death comes nearly two months after Morgan, 65, was forced to cancel a pair of performances due to White's ongoing treatment for mouth cancer. Morgan's manager confirmed to The Tennessean, part of the USA TODAY Network, in April that the Grand Ole Opry star's spouse was recently readmitted to a Tennessee hospital amid the health ordeal. Mouth cancer, also known as oral cancer, occurs when a growth of cells develops in the mouth, according to Mayo Clinic. The cancer can affect various parts of the mouth, including the lips, gums, tongue, inner lining of the cheeks, and the roof and floor of the mouth. Morgan's son, fellow singer Jesse Keith Whitley, shared his reaction to White's death in a heartfelt Facebook post. The tribute included a sweet collage of throwback photos of White over the years. "As I sit here in the room with hospice, I don't know really what to think or to say about this situation," Whitley wrote. "But I can say that the recent years of my life, all the way back to when I was 22-23 years old, this great man has been here and loved my mom and also me (and) my sister as we were his own." Reflecting on White's impact on Morgan and her family, Whitley said White "has shown unconditional love to my mother and been the most gentle soul to ever grace this entire family." "As we say our goodbyes, I reminisce of all the good times we have had (and) the battles he has helped overcome," Whitley wrote. "I can't tell you the amount of love that has poured in from fans, family and friends. We will miss you always and forever and our hearts are shattered in losing you. But you have fought one helluva fight RanMan!" Contributing: Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lorrie Morgan Pays Tribute to Late Husband Keith Whitley More Than 3 Decades After His Death in Video
Lorrie Morgan is honoring her late husband Keith Whitley. On Saturday, May 10, the "Something in Red" singer shared a Facebook video compilation of her visiting Keith's grave with her family, including their son Jesse Keith Whitley. "Missing Keith Whitley," Morgan, 65, captioned the video. The "What Part of No" artist shared what appeared to be a flashback in a series of clips from May 9, 2023 that featured the text "Remember when...." In the clips, Morgan, her son Jesse, 37, and other family members could be seen relaxing on a picnic blanket in the cemetery, as well as images of Keith's headstone and what appeared to be Lorrie's headstone. The family also appeared to be enjoying a picnic while visiting the late musician's gravesite. In 1989, Whitley died at age 34 of alcohol poisoning, less than five years after his first entry onto the country chart. In 2022, Whitley posthumously joined the Country Music Hall of Fame class, where his widow shared some sweet words about him, noting that he "never knew how good he was." "He never accepted that he could have a great record deal, or he could have as much as anybody else had in this industry," she said while accepting the honor. "He would be absolutely blown away if he were here today. He would be saying that surely they got it wrong." Jesse also spoke during the ceremony, praising his late father. "He's got the best sad songs and love songs ever," he said. "If you want a history lesson in country music, that's who you need to listen to." is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! In April, Lorrie's manager announced that she has canceled all concerts and appearances for the following two weeks after her husband Randy White was hospitalized amid his cancer treatment. 'Morgan's husband of nearly 15 years, Randy White, has been undergoing treatment for mouth cancer,' Morgan's manager Tony Conway said in a statement at the time. 'White has been readmitted to a hospital in Middle Tennessee.' In April 2024, Morgan announced that the entrepreneur was undergoing treatment for mouth cancer. "We deeply appreciate the prayers and well wishes, and for continued support and privacy as we focus on Randy's health and on our family at this time," she said in a statement at the time. In December 2024, she shared an update about his health on Facebook, writing that White was 'making some progress.' 'We are strong and he is determined,' Morgan wrote. 'I love you RanRan.' Morgan and White tied the knot in a private beachside ceremony in September 2010. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, please contact the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-662-HELP. Read the original article on People
