D’Wayne Wiggins was a force in the R&B industry. The late Tony! Toni! Toné! founder died at the age of 64 in March 2025 following a private battle with cancer, his family revealed in a statement. Since the band had been sharing updates from the Wiggins family, fans are curious about the musician’s personal life, including whether he was married or had children.
Below, learn more about Wiggins, his personal life and career.
Although a cause of death was not specified, Wiggins’ family said he was battling bladder cancer and kept his condition away from the public eye.
“With broken hearts, we share with you that our beloved D’Wayne passed away this morning surrounded by family and loved ones,” the March 7, 2025, statement, which was shared to Tony! Toni! Toné!’s Instagram account, 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.”
Calling his life “incomparable,” Wiggins’ family also pointed out that 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! He was deeply passionate about providing artist development and mentorship to emerging young musicians, helping to shape the early careers of many,” the rest of the statement read, before the family concluded, “For now, we ask that you continue to respect our privacy. We mourn with you, and are deeply grateful for your love and support.”
