Country music star Lorrie Morgan is mourning the loss of her husband, Randy White, who passed away at the age of 72 in the early hours of Sunday, June 1, 2025. White had been battling mouth cancer since his diagnosis in 2024. The news of his death was confirmed by Morgan’s friend and manager, Tony Conway, in a statement shared with PEOPLE magazine.
Family Mourns Randy White, Remembering His Unwavering Love, Strength, and Devotion Always
Lorrie Morgan expressed her profound sorrow through a heartfelt statement, describing Randy as her partner and rock for the past 17 years. She reflected on the love and strength he brought into her life and that of their family. “Ran-Ran, I will love and miss you forever,” she wrote, emphasizing the deep emotional bond they shared.
Jesse Keith Whitley, Morgan’s son and a country singer, also paid tribute to White on Facebook. Sitting by White’s side in hospice, Whitley shared his emotional turmoil, highlighting the fatherly love White showed him and his sister. He described Randy as a great man who fiercely loved their mother and fought bravely until the end, writing, “Our hearts are shattered in losing you.”
A Life of Love, Legacy, and Strength Through Career, Marriage, and Family Bonds
Randy White was born on May 15, 1953, and led a successful career as an entrepreneur, owning a landscaping business. He was a graduate of Hendersonville High School and studied at Volunteer State Community College. Morgan and White were married in a private beachside ceremony in 2010, following her previous marriages, including to fellow country artist Keith Whitley, who died in 1989.
In April 2025, Morgan had canceled her performances due to White’s deteriorating health and hospitalization in Middle Tennessee. She had publicly acknowledged his cancer diagnosis in early April 2024, thanking fans for their support. The couple shared a large blended family that includes Morgan’s two children, White’s four, fifteen grandchildren, and one great-grandchild—a testament to the enduring legacy White leaves behind.
