D’Wayne Wiggins, a founding member of the R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!, has died at the age of 64 after a private battle with bladder cancer.
His family confirmed the devastating news in a social media post as they revealed the performer passed away on Friday morning ‘surrounded by family and loved ones.’
‘Over the past year, he has been privately and courageously battling bladder cancer. Through this fight, he remained committed and present for his family, his music, his fans and his community,’ they revealed to his fans.
The R&B legend’s family continued: ‘D’Wayne’s life was incomparable, and his music and service impacted millions around the world, including in his hometown of Oakland, California.’
They went on to look back on some of his greatest accomplishments and share that Wiggins ‘was deeply passionate about providing artist development and mentorship to emerging young musicians, helping to shape the early careers of many.’
As they grieve his loss, they asked for the public to respect their privacy.
‘We mourn with you, and are deeply grateful for your love and support,’ they concluded.

D’Wayne Wiggins, a founding member of the R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!, has died at the age of 64 after a private battle with bladder cancer

His family confirmed the devastating news in a social media post as they revealed he passed away on Friday morning ‘surrounded by family and loved ones’ (seen in 1993 with former bandmates Timothy Christian Riley and Raphael Saadiq (born Charles Wiggins)