Wayne Lewis , a founding member of R&B group Atlantic Starr, died Thursday, June 5. He was 68.

His death was confirmed by the band. “It’s with great sadness we have to post the passing of Wayne Lewis on June 5, 2025,” the group posted on their official Facebook page Friday. “Please keep the family in your prayers and respect there privacy #waynelewis #restinpeace #flyhigh Sunrise 4/13/1957 Sunset 6/5/2025 #restinpeaceWayne.”

Wayne Lewis, who served as a lead vocalist and keyboardist, and his brothers lead vocalist-guitarist David and trombonist-percussionist Jonathan formed the group in White Plains, New York in the late Seventies. The early core members included singer Sharon Bryant, trumpeter William Sudderth, saxophonist Damon Rentie (Koran Daniels replaced Rentie in 1981), bassist

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