Musician Gary Wright dead at 80 after battling Parkinson's, Lewy body dementia

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Singer Gary Wright died at 80 years old on Monday after years of health issues, according to his family.

His son, Justin Wright, confirmed to Fox News Digital that the musician died Monday morning at his home in Palos Verdes Estates, California alongside family. "He was battling Parkinson’s and dementia for six years," Justin added.

The singer-songwriter was first diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease more than five years ago and, shortly after that diagnosis, also learned he had Lewy body dementia. 

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Musician Gary Wright, known for his 1970s hits "Dream Weaver" and "Love is Alive," died Monday at the age of 80. (Larry Marano/Getty Images)

Wright, who produced 12 different albums dating back to 1970, is best known for two songs he released in the mid-1970s – "Dream Weaver" and "Love is Alive." He is also known for his musical work with former Beatle George Harrison.

Contributing to Harrison's album "All Things Must Pass" as the keyboardist, Wright also collaborated on some of Harrison's solo songs and Harrison returned the favor by contributing to Wright's album "Footprints."

On top of his work with Harrison, Wright was also a member of Ringo Starr’s All Starr Band. He toured with the group in 2008, 2010 and 2011.

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Wright is survived by his wife, Rose, and his two sons from his first marriage, Justin and Dorian. (Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

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Wright was also a child actor, having performed in the Broadway production of "Fanny" with future "Brady Bunch" star Florence Henderson.

The musician is survived by his wife, Rose, and his two sons from his first marriage, Justin and Dorian.