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)
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)
Select 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
Music and MP3s
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Fast Facts
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June 6, 2009
Hospitalized after suffering a severe stroke at the age of 61
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Birth place
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Instrument
Jazz, blues, gospel
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Performed with
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1987
Became a professional singer
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Biggest hits
"Heartbreakin' Woman and Mama" and "He Treats Your Daughter Mean"
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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
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Brother
Samuel Berfect, Jr. (deceased)
