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Ted White

1931–2020

United States

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

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