Theodore Richard White (March 25, 1931 – October 26, 2020) was an American businessman, songwriter, music manager, and producer from Detroit, Michigan.
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White was the manager
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and first husband of soul singer Aretha Franklin
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. As a songwriter, White wrote or co-wrote songs for Franklin, including "I Wonder (Where You Are Tonight)", "Lee Cross", "Dr. Feelgood", and "Think
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".
Life and career
White was born in Pensacola, Florida
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, on March 25, 1931.