Atlantic Starr’s Wayne Lewis, R&B Legend, Dies at 68, Tributes Pour In

Atlantic Starr’s Wayne Lewis has tragically passed away aged 68 the band have announced as heartbroken fans paid tribute. 

The singer and keyboard player was a founding member of the New York based R&B group who found huge success in the late 80s and early 90s with hits Always, Secret Lovers, Circles, Silver Shadow, and Masterpiece.

Taking to their offical Facebook page the band penned: ‘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 rushed to the comments to pay tribute to the late singer who they branded a ‘legend’ and ‘voice of a generation’.

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Atlantic Starr’s Wayne Lewis has tragically passed away aged 68 the band have announced as heartbroken fans paid tribute (pictured 2023)

The singer and keyboard player was a founding member of the New York based R&B group who found huge success in the 80s and early 90s (pictured with bandmate Sharon Bryant in 1983)