The founder of the group Tony! Toni! Toné! D’Wayne Wiggins has died at the age of 64
8 march 2025 в 01:37
Dwayne Wiggins, founder of the R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!, passed away on March 7, 2025. He was 64 years old and had been battling «medical complications» in the last days, as stated in the group’s social media post just two days before his death. Fans are mourning the loss of the musician and many are wondering what led to his death.
According to a statement from Wiggins' family, posted on Instagram by Tony! Toni! Toné!, they noted that the producer’s life was unique, and his music and service had an impact on millions of people around the world, including his hometown of Oakland, California.
«He was a guitarist, producer, composer, philanthropist, mentor, and founder of the group Tony! Toni! Toné!» the statement continued. «He was passionate about development and mentoring for aspiring musicians, helping shape the early careers of many. While we ask you to continue to respect our privacy. We mourn with you and deeply appreciate your love and support».
Below you will find everything we know at the moment about Wiggins' death.
Wiggins, originally from Oakland, California, worked in the music industry throughout the 1990s. Although his most well-known endeavor was the creation of the R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!, he also founded Grass Roots Entertainment, which signed a contract with Destiny’s Child. Throughout his career, Wiggins worked with several artists, including Keyshia Cole and Alicia Keys.
Thanks to his years in the music industry, Wiggins amassed a high net worth of $ 10 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
In a statement confirming his death, Wiggins' family revealed that he had been secretly battling bladder cancer.
«With broken hearts, we inform you that our beloved Dwayne passed away this morning, surrounded by family and loved ones», - the statement read, published on Instagram by Tony! Toni! Toné. «Over the past year, he has been secretly and courageously battling bladder cancer. In this battle, he remained devoted and present for his family, his music, his fans, and his community».
Just two days before Wiggins' death, Tony! Toni! Toné! shared an update via Instagram from his family about the musician’s health.
«We wanted to share that Dwayne Wiggins is experiencing medical complications», - the message read on Instagram from March 5, 2025. «He is taking it one day at a time. We know how beloved he is by many, and we thank you for your prayers and concern. We also ask that you respect the family’s privacy at this time»
According to a statement from Wiggins' family, posted on Instagram by Tony! Toni! Toné!, they noted that the producer’s life was unique, and his music and service had an impact on millions of people around the world, including his hometown of Oakland, California.
«He was a guitarist, producer, composer, philanthropist, mentor, and founder of the group Tony! Toni! Toné!» the statement continued. «He was passionate about development and mentoring for aspiring musicians, helping shape the early careers of many. While we ask you to continue to respect our privacy. We mourn with you and deeply appreciate your love and support».
Below you will find everything we know at the moment about Wiggins' death.
Wiggins, originally from Oakland, California, worked in the music industry throughout the 1990s. Although his most well-known endeavor was the creation of the R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!, he also founded Grass Roots Entertainment, which signed a contract with Destiny’s Child. Throughout his career, Wiggins worked with several artists, including Keyshia Cole and Alicia Keys.
Thanks to his years in the music industry, Wiggins amassed a high net worth of $ 10 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
In a statement confirming his death, Wiggins' family revealed that he had been secretly battling bladder cancer.
«With broken hearts, we inform you that our beloved Dwayne passed away this morning, surrounded by family and loved ones», - the statement read, published on Instagram by Tony! Toni! Toné. «Over the past year, he has been secretly and courageously battling bladder cancer. In this battle, he remained devoted and present for his family, his music, his fans, and his community».
Just two days before Wiggins' death, Tony! Toni! Toné! shared an update via Instagram from his family about the musician’s health.
«We wanted to share that Dwayne Wiggins is experiencing medical complications», - the message read on Instagram from March 5, 2025. «He is taking it one day at a time. We know how beloved he is by many, and we thank you for your prayers and concern. We also ask that you respect the family’s privacy at this time»
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