Barry White, the American singer and songwriter known for his deep bass voice and romantic hits, passed away on July 4, 2003, at the age of 58 due to kidney failure. He was a two-time Grammy Award winner and sold over 100 million records, with famous songs like "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe" and "You're the First, the Last, My Everything" marking his legacy in R&B and soul music.