Wayne Lewis, a singer and founding member of the R&B band Atlantic Starr, has died. He was 68. The group shared the news of Lewis’ death in a statement on Facebook Friday. “It’s with great ...

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 ...

*Sadly, we have to announce that Wayne Lewis, the lead vocalist, keyboardist, and founding member of legendary R&B group Atlantic Starr, passed away on Thursday (06-05-25), at the age of 68.

Wayne Isaac Lewis was born on April 13, 1957, in Valhalla, N.Y., a hamlet in Westchester County, to John and Mary (Evans) Lewis. His father owned an electronics repair shop in Harlem.

Wayne Lewis, a singer and founding member of the beloved R&B group Atlantic Starr, died on June 5, 2025, PEOPLE confirmed. He was 68.