Founding Member and Singer in R&B Band with No. 1 Hit Dies at Age 68
- Wayne Lewis, a founding vocalist and keyboardist of the platinum-selling band Atlantic Starr, passed away on June 5, 2025, at the age of 68.
- Lewis helped establish Atlantic Starr in the mid-1970s in a suburb of New York City and performed as both a keyboardist and vocalist until his passing.
- Atlantic Starr gained prominence with hits like 1987's 'Always,' which topped the Billboard Hot 100, and released 13 studio albums by 2017.
- The band announced Lewis's death on social media, prompting fans and peer group Rose Royce to share heartfelt condolences and tributes.
- No cause of death was disclosed, and Atlantic Starr planned summer performances including the Capital Jazz Festival and Dell Music Centre gigs.
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Wayne Lewis, Atlantic Starr Singer and Founder Member, Dies at 68
Wayne Lewis, a founding member of the R&B group Atlantic Starr, has died at the age of 68. The band confirmed his passing in a social media post on Friday (June 7), noting that the musician died on Thursday. No cause of death has been disclosed. Related Gone But Not Forgotten: Musicians We Lost in 2025 05/27/2025 “It’s with great sadness …
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Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. The 'Atlantic Starr' band shared the news of Wayne Lewis' demise on their Facebook handle, asking for "respect for privacy" for the singer's family. The cause of the death was not revealed by the band. Entertainment News | 'Atlantic Starr' Founder, Singer Wayne Lewis Passes Away at 68.
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