Atlantic Starr singer Wayne Lewis dies aged 68 as heartbroken fans pay tribute to ‘voice of a generation'
The singer and keyboard player was a founding member of the American R&B group based in New York.
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Singer Wayne Lewis of Atlantic Starr has passed away aged 68
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Atlantic Starr scored hits on the R&B charts from the late 1970s up until the early 1990s
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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."
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 cause of death is not yet known.
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