Randy White, the husband of country singer Rory Morgan, died after a fight with mouth cancer. He was reportedly 72.
Best known for his hits like “Five Minutes,” “No Part,” and “I Didn’t Know My Strength,” Morgan announced White’s death on June 1 in an emotional post shared on his social media page. The singer, previously married to late country singer Keith Whitley, did not share the date of White’s death.
“Randy was my partner, my champion and rock for 17 years,” Morgan wrote along with a photo of the couple. “Our big, wonderful family and I are devastated by the loss of this truly kind and incredible man. I have been blessed with his love. Langlan, I will love and miss you forever.”
USA Today contacted Morgan’s representative for comment.
White’s death comes two months after 65-year-old Morgan was forced to cancel his performance due to ongoing treatment for oral cancer. Morgan’s manager confirmed in April that the Grand Ole Opry star’s spouse was recently readmitted to Tennessee Hospital amid a health challenge in April, part of the USA Today Network.
According to the Mayonnaise Clinic, oral cancer, also known as oral cancer, occurs when cell growth occurs in the mouth. Cancer can affect many parts of the mouth, including the lips, gums, tongue, inside the cheeks, and the roof and floor of the mouth.
Morgan’s son, fellow singer Jesse Keith Whitley, shared his reaction to White’s death in a heartfelt Facebook post. The tribute included a sweet collage of white throwback photos over the years.
“When I’m sitting in the room with Hospice, I really don’t know what to think or say about this situation,” Whitley writes. “But I can say that in the recent years of my life, dating back to when I was 22-23, this great man was here and that my mother and I (and my sister) loved my sister like we ourselves.”
Looking back at White’s influence on Morgan and her family, Whitley stated that White “showed unconditional love to my mother and was the kindest soul that adorns the whole family.”
“As we say goodbye, I remember all the good times he had (and) had the fight he overcame,” Whitley wrote. “We cannot tell you the amount of love poured out from our fans, family and friends. We will always and forever miss you. Our hearts will shatter with the loss of you.
Contributions: Audrey Gibbs, Tennessee
