ATLANTIC Starr’s Wayne Lewis has died at the age of 68, the band has announced.
The singer and keyboard player was a founding member of the American R&B group based in New York.
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The band announced on their Facebook group: “It’s with great sadness we have to post the passing of Wayne Lewis on June 5, 2025 please keep the family in your prayers and respect there privacy.”
The cause of death is not yet known.
Fans took to the comments to pay tributes to the star.
One fan wrote: “RIP BROTHER… The voice of a generation! My condolences to the family.”
“Thank you for the legacy condolences to the family and friends. Goodnight legend,” wrote a fan.
Another fan commented: “My deepest condolences thanks so much for the fantastic songs.”
Atlantic Starr’s hits include Always”, “Secret Lovers”, “Circles”, “Silver Shadow” and “Masterpiece”.
The band – formed in 1976 – still continues to perform today, having released their 13th album “Metamorphosis” in 2017.
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