D’Wayne Wiggins, the founding member of the R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!, died on March 7, 2025. He was 64 years old and was battling “medical complications” in his final days, according to a social media post the band made just two days before Wiggins died. As fans grieve the loss of the musician, many are wondering what led to his death.
According to Wiggins’ family’s statement shared to Tony! Toni! Toné!’s Instagram, they noted that the record producer’s “life was incomparable, and his music and service impacted millions around the world, including in his hometown of Oakland, California.”
“He was a guitarist, producer, composer, philanthropist, mentor and founding member of Tony! Toni! Tone!” the statement continued. “He was deeply passionate about providing artist development and mentorship to emerging young musicians, helping to shape the early careers of many. For now, we ask that you continue to respect our privacy. We mourn with you, and are deeply grateful for your love and support.”
Below, learn everything we know so far about Wiggins’ death.
Wiggins, an Oakland, California, native worked his way up the ranks of the music industry throughout the 1990s. Though his most famous endeavor was founding the R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!, he also developed Grass Roots Entertainment, which signed Destiny’s Child. Throughout his career, Wiggins worked with several artists, including Keyshia Cole and Alicia Keys.
Thanks to his years of work in music, Wiggins developed a high net worth of $10 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
