Ronald Winans

Ronald "Ron" Winans (June 30, 1956 – June 17, 2005) was an American Gospel singer who gained fame as a member of The Winans.

Ronald Winans
Birth nameRonald Winans
Also known asRon Winans
Born(1956-06-30)June 30, 1956
OriginDetroit, Michigan
United States
DiedJune 17, 2005(2005-06-17) (aged 48)
Detroit, Michigan
GenresGospel

Biography

Early years

Ronald Winans was born the second of 10 children to David and Delores Winans.

The Winans

He was a member of The Winans, which consisted of Ron and three of his younger brothers: Marvin, Carvin and Michael. The Winans were discovered by Andrae Crouch. They released their first album in 1981, entitled Introducing The Winans.[1]

Winans' family and friends

Winan's vocals contributed to five albums that were Grammy winners. In 2005, Winans' final CD was released, Ron Winans Family & Friends V: A Celebration.[2]

Death

In 1997, Winans recovered from a heart attack.

Winans died June 17, 2005 due to heart complications at Harper Hospital in Detroit. He had been admitted for observation after doctors discovered that he was retaining fluid.[2]

References
  1. "Gospel Singer Ronald Winans Dies". Billboard. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
  2. Press, The Associated (18 June 2005). "Ronald Winans, 48, Gospel Family Singer, Dies". The New York Times. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
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