John 'Bobby' Wright Jr. dead
USA Today • • entertainment
Key Points:
- John "Bobby" Wright Jr., singer and actor known for his role on "McHale’s Navy" and son of country music legends Kitty Wells and Johnnie Wright, died peacefully at age 84 in Madison, Tennessee.
- Wright Jr. had a successful country music career from 1967 to 1979, releasing 21 singles on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, including his top 15 hit "Here I Go Again."
- He began performing as a child prodigy at age 8 and toured extensively with his family, who were prominent figures in country music and Grand Ole Opry headliners.
- Wright Jr. is survived by his two daughters, sister Sue, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; the family has requested privacy and plans a funeral on November 3.
