In 2016, D’Wayne Wiggins performed at The Uptown in Oakland, California. The family of D’Wayne Wiggins, a co-founder of the iconic R&B trio Tony! Toni! Toné!, announced his passing on social media. He was 64 years old. Wiggins had been battling bladder cancer, according to his family. “It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing of our dear D’Wayne early this morning, surrounded by loved ones,” shared Tony! Toni! Toné! in an Instagram post on Friday. “Despite his private and brave fight against bladder cancer over the past year, he remained devoted to his family, music, fans, and community,” the message continued. Tony! Toni! Toné! from Oakland gained fame in the late 1980s, reaching their peak success in 1993 with the double platinum album “Sons of Soul.”
