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Walter Scott Jr. of The Whispers Dead at 81 After Battle With Cancer
Walter Scott's death has been announced. The Whispers member is dead after a cancer battle.
Walter C. Scott Jr., whose buttery vocals alongside his identical twin Wallace were the hallmarks behind hitmaking R&B group The Whispers, died on Thursday (June 26) after a six-month battle with cancer. 1 with dance anthem “And the Beat Goes On,” followed by the sensual ballad “Lady,” the up-tempo groove “It’s a Love Thing” and the group’s second No. 10 on the R&B chart with “(Let’s Go) All the Way” followed by the top 15 “(Olivia) Lost and Turned Out.” A year later came “And the Beat Goes On.” In addition to their elegant vocals and scintillating harmonies, the group was heralded as well for its smooth dance routines onstage, making The Whispers a concert draw well into the 2000s.
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