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Founding Member and Singer in R&B Band with No. 1 Hit Dies at Age 68
- Wayne Lewis, who helped establish the R&B group Atlantic Starr and served as its vocalist, passed away on June 5, 2025, at the age of 68.
- In 1976, Lewis and his brothers, along with several other musicians, established the R&B group Atlantic Starr in the city of White Plains, located in the state of New York.
- Atlantic Starr achieved notable success in the 1980s, including the 1987 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit single "Always" from their 1986 album All in the Name of Love.
- The band announced Lewis's passing on their official Facebook page on June 6, 2025, and fans and fellow artists expressed condolences and tributes across social media.
- Lewis's death ended the career of a key Atlantic Starr member, marking a significant loss for the band and its fans while the cause of death remains undisclosed.
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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 …
'Atlantic Starr' Founder, Singer Wayne Lewis Passes Away at 68
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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