Barry White receives posthumous star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (6 images)

Glodean White, the wife of singer Barry White holds a replica plaque as she poses with Motown founder Berry Gordy, during an unveiling ceremony honoring White posthumously with the 2,506th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on September 12, 2013. Barry White, known for his rich bass voice and romantic image would have been 69 today. UPI/Jim Ruymen

Glodean White, the wife of singer Barry White holds a replica plaque surrounded by family members and friends during an unveiling ceremony honoring White posthumously with the 2,506th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on September 12, 2013. Barry White, known for his rich bass voice and romantic image would have been 69 today. UPI/Jim Ruymen

Glodean White, the wife of singer Barry White holds a replica plaque as she shares a laugh with Motown founder Berry Gordy, (2nd-L), during an unveiling ceremony honoring White posthumously with the 2,506th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on September 12, 2013. Barry White, known for his rich bass voice and romantic image would have been 69 today. UPI/Jim Ruymen

Glodean White, the wife of singer Barry White holds a replica plaque during an unveiling ceremony honoring him posthumously with the 2,506th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on September 12, 2013. Barry White, known for his rich bass voice and romantic image would have been 69 today. UPI/Jim Ruymen