The tragic Death of Stevie Wonder's 1st Wife Who Succumbed to Disease at an Early Age

Stevie Wonder and his first wife, Syreeta Wright, were more than just lovers. They were close collaborators during their time together. She died after battling a disease in 2004 – here's what happened. In 1968, Syreeta Wright, soul singer, and songwriter met Stevie Wonder while they were both working at Motown. There was an instant connection between the pair, and two years after meeting, they got married.