Wayne Lewis, Founding Member of Atlantic Starr, Dies at 68

Published: June 7, 2025

Wayne Lewis, a founding member of the legendary R&B group Atlantic Starr, has passed away at the age of 68. The news was confirmed by a representative for the group, although the cause of death has not been revealed.

Lewis was a key figure in the group's success, which included crossover hits like "Always" and "Secret Lovers". Atlantic Starr released their first album in 1978 and went on to achieve great success in the music industry.

The news of Lewis' passing was met with an outpouring of tributes from fans, who remembered him as a great songwriter and a key figure in the group's success. "His band gave my generation so much listening pleasure," one fan wrote.

Lewis' brother, Jonathan Lewis, Melessa Pierce and Shammah Carter are the current members of Atlantic Starr.

Atlantic Starr shared the news on their Facebook page, writing, "It's with great sadness we have to post the passing of Wayne Lewis on June 5, 2025, please keep the family in your prayers and respect their privacy #waynelewis #restinpeace #flyhigh Sunrise 4/13/1957 Sunset 6/5/2025 #restinpeaceWayne."