{"id":268108,"date":"2025-01-04T05:47:37","date_gmt":"2025-01-04T05:47:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/04\/how-the-late-soul-singer-died-hollywood-life\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:09:49","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:09:49","slug":"how-the-late-soul-singer-died-hollywood-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/04\/how-the-late-soul-singer-died-hollywood-life\/","title":{"rendered":"How the Late Soul Singer Died \u2013 Hollywood Life"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Brenton Wood<\/strong> (real name Alfred Jesse Smith) died<\/a> in January 2025 following a long and prominent music career. Since the 1960s, Wood steadily climbed up the ranks as a solo artist and became known for his hit single \u201cThe Oogum Boogum Song.\u201d Last year, he announced his Catch You on the Rebound: The Last Tour<\/em> but had to pause it after he was taken to a hospital for an unknown reason, per Variety<\/em><\/a>. Fans of the late musician wondered if Wood\u2019s hospitalization was linked to his cause of death, but he was hospitalized nearly one year prior to his death.<\/p>\n

Learn more about Wood\u2019s life, career and death here.<\/p>\n

Who Was Brenton Wood?<\/h2>\n

Wood was a soul singer and pianist recognized for his hit singles, \u201cThe Oogum Boogum Song,\u201d \u201cGimme Little Sign\u201d and \u201cBaby You Got It.\u201d<\/p>\n

Since releasing \u201cThe Oogum Boogum Song,\u201d Wood\u2019s single was featured in multiple TV shows and films over the years, including The Umbrella Academy, Almost Famous<\/em> and, most recently, Don\u2019t Worry Darling<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Throughout his decades-long career, Wood released several studio albums until 2009:\u00a0Oogum Boogum, Gimme Little Sign, Baby You Got It, Come Softly, Out of the Woodwork, Sweet Old School, Classic By Design,This Love Is for Real<\/em> and Lord Hear My Prayer.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Brenton Wood\u2019s Age When He Died<\/h2>\n

Wood was 83 years old when he died. He was born on July 26, 1941, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Eventually, Wood and his family moved to San Pedro, California, followed by Compton.<\/p>\n

What Was Brenton Wood\u2019s Cause of Death?<\/h2>\n

Wood died from natural causes, his manager and assistant, Manny Gallegos, told Variety<\/em> on January 3, 2025. The late musician was surrounded by his loved ones. Gallegos also told the outlet that Wood\u2019s last words to his fans were, \u201cCatch you on the rebound,\u201d which is a reference to his 1967 single of the same title.<\/p>\n

What Was Brenton Wood\u2019s Net Worth?<\/h2>\n

Wood\u2019s net worth stood in the millions of dollars, according to several outlets. His exact net worth is unclear.<\/p>\n

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