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Atlantic Starr’s Wayne Lewis, 68, Passes Away Before Concert

6/8/2025

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Wayne Lewis, the beloved founding member and singer of R&B sensation Atlantic Starr, passed away on June 5, 2025, at the age of 68. The group shared the heartbreaking news on Facebook, asking fans to keep his family in their thoughts. Known for the timeless hit "Always," Lewis was set to perform with the group just days later in Maryland.

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Wayne Lewis, the beloved founding member and singer of R&B sensation Atlantic Starr, passed away on June 5, 2025, at the age of 68. The group shared the heartbreaking news on Facebook, asking fans to keep his family in their thoughts. Known for the timeless hit "Always," Lewis was set to perform with the group just days later in Maryland.