• Marva Wright is a New Orleans blues singer. On June 6, 2009, she suffered a stroke just after she finished one of her regularly scheduled performances at the CoCo Club. According to relatives, Wright was slurring her speech and was not feeling well, so paramedics were called to the Bourbon Street club. The 61-year-old was later admitted to a local hospital.NOLA: New Orleans blues singer Marva Wright hospitalized after stroke (June 9, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. June 6, 2009: Hospitalized after suffering a severe stroke at the age of 61 http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/...
  2. Birth place: Louisana
  3. Genre(s): Jazz, blues, gospel http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/...
  4. Performed with: Allen Toussaint, Glen Campbell, Joe Cocker, Harry Connick Jr., Bobby McFerrin, Aaron Neville, Fats Domino, Lou Rawls and Marcia Ball http://www.marvawright.com/bio.htm
  5. 1987: Became a professional singer http://www.marvawright.com/bio.htm
  6. Biggest hits: "Heartbreakin' Woman and Mama" and "He Treats Your Daughter Mean" http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/...
  7. Grandchildren: Sean McKey, Jr, Lawrence Martin, Mattie Martin, Stephanie Martin, Richelle Martin, Richard Martin, James Kelly, III, Halle McKey, Sammy Kelly, Olivia Kelly and Dillon Charles http://www.marvawright.com/bio.htm
  8. Brother: Samuel Berfect, Jr. (deceased) http://www.marvawright.com/bio.htm

• Medical Condition

  On June 6, 2009, Wright's daughter, Gerry McKey, confirmed that Wright was receiving treatment in a local New Orleans hospital and has limited movement on her right side. McKey told reporters that her mother has diabetes as well as high blood pressure. McKey also confirmed that Wright had a less severe stroke less than a month prior to the early June stoke.NOLA: New Orleans blues singer Marva Wright hospitalized after stroke (June 9, 2009)

• Albums

  • 2007: After the Levees Broke
  • 2006: Do Right Woman: The Soul of New Orleans
  • 2004: Glitter Queen
  • 2000: Best of Marva Wright
  • 2000: Marva
  • 1999: Bluesiana Mama
  • 1998: Heartbreakin Woman

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