
D’Wayne Wiggins, who founded US R&B outfit Tony! Toni! Toné! with his brother Raphael Saadiq and their cousin Timothy Christian Riley, has died at the age of 64. The sad news was broken by Wiggins’ family in a statement on 7 March.
“With broken hearts, we share with you that our beloved D’Wayne passed away this morning surrounded by family and loved ones,” it read. “Over the past year, he has been privately and courageously battling bladder cancer. Through this fight, he remained committed and present for his family, his music, his fans and his community.