Gwen Gordy Fuqua
Songwriter, Composer
1927 – 1999
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Who was Gwen Gordy Fuqua?
Gwendolyn Gordy Fuqua 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 earned her full name after marrying Harvey Fuqua and kept the name after their divorce.
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- Born
- Nov 26, 1927
Detroit - Also known as
- Gwendolyn Gordy
- Gwen Gordy
- Gordy, Gwen
- Gwen Fuqua
- Parents
- Siblings
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Died
- Nov 8, 1999
San Diego
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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