Gary Wright, known for hits like "Dream Weaver," has died at 80

LAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 15: Recording artist Gary Wright performs during the David Foster and Friends concert at the Mandalay Bay Events Center October 15, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
LAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 15: Recording artist Gary Wright performs during the David Foster and Friends concert at the Mandalay Bay Events Center October 15, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo credit Ethan Miller/Getty Images

Gary Wright, the recording artist best known for his hits "Dream Weaver" and "Love Is Alive," has died at 80.

Gary's son, Justin Wright, told TMZ his father passed away Monday morning at his home in Palos Verdes Estates, CA.

The founding member of a U.K.-based blues rock band called Spooky Tooth was battling Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia.

Wright released his first solo album, "The Dream Weaver" in 1975, which included the songs "Dream Weaver" and "Love Is Alive."

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