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Stevie Wonder Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of Stevie Wonder, singer, songwriter, producer and activist.
Personal
Birth
Father: Calvin Judkins
Mother: Lula Mae Hardaway
Marriages: Tomeeka Robyn Bracy (2017-present); Karen “Kai” Millard Morris (2001-October 5, 2015, divorced); Syreeta Wright (September 14, 1970-1972, divorced)
Children: with Tomeeka Robyn Bracy: Nia and Zaiah; with Kai Millard Morris: Mandla Kadjaly and Kailand; with Melody McCulley: Mumtaz; with Yolanda Simmons: Keita and Aisha; Mothers’ names unavailable publicly: Kwame and Sophia
Education: Michigan School for the Blind
Other Facts
Nominated for one Academy Award with one win.
Born prematurely; doctors believe he was blinded when he was accidentally given too much oxygen in his incubator.
The year 2018 was a tough one for iconic singer, recording artist, and performer
Stevie Wonder. In that year, he mourned the death of his good friend, the legendary Aretha Franklin, but three months earlier he dealt with the passing of his sister Renee, who was 56 years old. She was the youngest of six children of Stevieâs mother, Lula Mae Hardaway.
As an adult, Renee had co-written songs with Stevie, including âI Canât Help It,â which appeared on Michael Jacksonâs âOff The Wallâ album.
According to reports, Renee Lynda Hardawayâs body was discovered inside her home. It was determined that she had been dead for perhaps days. She was so badly decomposed that she was almost unrecognizable. The cause of death was not publicized.