Syreeta

Updated: March 14, 2026

Name: Syreeta Wright 
Date of Birth: February 28, 1946 
Date of Death: July 6, 2004 (aged 58)

Biography & Career:

Syreeta Wright (28 February 1946 – 6 July 2004), known professionally as Syreeta, was an American singer-songwriter celebrated for her collaborations with Stevie Wonder and Billy Preston, and for the timeless hit “With You I’m Born Again.” She passed away in Los Angeles at the age of 58 after a long battle with cancer, leaving behind a soulful legacy that remains a treasured part of Motown’s musical history.