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Walter Scott Jr. Dead: The Whispers Singer Was 81

The singer was known for hit tracks like "And the Beat Goes On" and "Rock Steady."

Walter died on Thursday after a six-month-long battle with cancer and was surrounded by his family in Northridge, California, THR has learned. He and Wallace formed The Whispers in 1963 with members Nicholas Caldwell, Marcus Hutson and Gordy Harmon. “Walter was more than a performer — he was part of a movement that brought soul, harmony, and timeless love songs to generations.

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