Robert Gordy Cause of Death

Robert Louis Gordy Sr., a Detroit recording artist, songwriter, producer, and music executive, died of natural causes on Friday, October 21, 2022, at his home in Marina del Rey, California at the age of 91.

“I am deeply saddened by the sudden passing of my younger brother, Robert,” Berry Gordy said. “He was absolutely the best lil’ brother anyone could ever hope for. His ability to succeed at whatever he attempted or that I threw his way, amazed me over the years. I will miss his love, his support, and his loyalty.”

He is survived by his three children, Roxanna Wright, Rodney Gordy, and Fuller Gordy, as well as his brother Berry Gordy, four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and his friend Pamela Davis.

Funeral services have not yet been scheduled, and instead of sending flowers, his family requests that people donate to the Motown Museum in Detroit.

Mr Gordy ran the Jobete Music Publishing company, which was a Motown Records music publishing affiliate.

According to the release, under his leadership, Jobete Music evolved from a holder of song copyrights to a “highly profitable international publishing company.”