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NEED TO KNOW
- Atlantic Starr singer Wayne Lewis died on June 5 at age 68
- “Please maintain the household in your prayers and respect their privateness,” the R&B music group’s Fb web page wrote
- A rep confirmed his loss of life to PEOPLE however didn’t share a trigger
Singer Wayne Lewis of Atlantic Starr has died. He was 68.
A consultant for the R&B music group confirmed to PEOPLE that Lewis, a founding member of Atlantic Starr, died on Thursday, June 5.
Atlantic Starr additionally shared the information in an announcement on Facebook, writing, “It is with nice disappointment we’ve to put up the passing of Wayne Lewis on June 5, 2025, please maintain the household in your prayers and respect their privateness #waynelewis #restinpeace #flyhigh Dawn 4/13/1957 Sundown 6/5/2025 #restinpeaceWayne.”
A reason behind loss of life has not but been revealed.
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The information galvanized followers, who swiftly shared their tributes on-line.
“His band gave my era a lot listening pleasure,” one fan wrote.
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One other described Lewis as “an incredible songwriter.”
Atlantic Starr launched its first album in 1978, skyrocketing to success with crossover hits corresponding to “Always” and “Secret Lovers.”
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Except for Wayne, the present members of Atlantic Starr are his brother, Jonathan Lewis, Melessa Pierce and Shammah Carter.