Barry White Biography

Was born under the astrological star sign of Virgo.

Was a member of a street gang at the age of 10.

Was already 6ft 3in tall by the time he was 14.

His trademark was his deep voice.

His nicknames were “The Maestro” and “The Walrus of Love”.

He was a vegan.

Was ranked no. 78 on VH1’s 100 Sexiest Artists.

In 2001, he appeared in an advertisement for Apple Computers.

Was the model for a character from South Park called Chef. The producers of the show offered Barry the role, but he rejected it, on the grounds that he was a devout Christian.

Six months before he died, he was featured on the cover of My Generation magazine.

His last words before he died were: “Leave me alone, I’m fine.”

His ashes were scattered off the Californian coast by his family.