Barry White Suffers Kidney Failure
Published September 26, 2002
Best of luck, big guy:
- Veteran soul singer Barry White is undergoing dialysis after suffering kidney failure, his record company has said.
The crooner, known for his deep, smooth voice, has suffered years of high blood pressure and is now hoping to get a kidney transplant.
His family requested that only basic details of his condition be released.
"Doctors confirm that Barry White has a history of hypertension [high blood pressure], which has led to a decline of kidney function," a statement from Island Def Jam Music Group said.
Past problems
"He has started a course of maintenance dialysis therapy. Once stabilised, he will be a candidate for a kidney transplant."
It is not known whether White, 58, is being treated in hospital or at home.
In 1995, White was admitted to hospital for hypertension, which was put down to a busy tour schedule.
He went to hospital again in 1999, when the cancellation of a number of shows was also blamed on high blood pressure....
- Barry White Suffers Kidney Failure
- Published: September 26, 2002
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I've been praying really hard that my man makes it through this and lives many, many more years to sing those awesome songs. We love you Barry!!!!
Barry is one of the greatest singers of all time! I am hoping for a complete and full recovery!!! I have a brother who too is on dialysis. He started 3 times a week, and yes it was horrible!!! We then switched him to a "nightly" cycler which takes place at home as he sleeps. It has worked out so much better on his system. Can't Barry try to be a candidate for this procedure until his transplant?
God Bless!!
Bo, Deborah and Elaine, I'm certain Barry appreciates the kind thoughts and generous offers. Best of luck to your brother Elaine, and of course to Barry.
I was a Barry White fan when many had never heard of him. I had a father -in-law who couldn't handle the dialisis but for a few months. He decided that the quality of lie was not worth it to him and he opted to let God do his will. He was not a candidate for transplant because he was diabetic and he had various other complications. I am a big admirer of Mr White's. I would certainly be willing to donate a kidney to improve his lifestyle and for him to continue to give his wonderful music to mankind for many more years. I am Hispanic, 58 years old in perfect health and blood type a+.I am on the nati0nal bone marrow donor list. God bless you Barry!!!
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I'm in faily good shape for a man of 42. I would be willing to donate him a kidney, I mean it's Barry White!!! Blood type is O, but not sure whatelse is required to be a match. I've looked thru tons of webpages and all just seem to be gossip. I need the medical info to tell me if it is even a possibility that I could do this. Thanks!!!