Gwen Gordy Fuqua
Gwen Gordy Fuqua | |
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| Birth name | Gwendolyn Gordy |
| Born | November 26, 1927 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | November 8, 1999 (aged 71) San Diego, California, U.S. |
| 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.