Wayne Lewis, co-founder and member of the iconic R&B band Atlantic Starr, has passed away at the age of 68.

Atlantic Starr shared the news on Instagram on Friday.

“It’s with great sadness we have to post the passing of Wayne Lewis on June 5, 2025,” the band wrote. “Please keep the family in your prayers and respect their privacy #waynelewis #restinpeace #flyhigh Sunrise 4/13/1957 Sunset 6/5/2025 #restinpeaceWayne.”

The cause of death remains undisclosed.

According to Rolling Stone, Lewis played a pivotal role in the success of Atlantic Starr, a New York-based band he co-founded in the mid-1970s alongside his brothers, David and Jonathan Lewis.

Atlantic Starr released their debut album in 1978 and quickly rose to fame with hits like “Silver Shadow” and “Secret Lovers.”

During the 1980

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