Foster Sylvers, Musician and Former Child Star, Passes Away at 64 After Cancer Battle
Foster Sylvers dead: The Sylvers star dies aged 64 after cancer battle

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Foster Sylvers, a former child star and member of the musical family group The Sylvers, has passed away at the age of 64 after a battle with stage four pancreatic cancer. His brother confirmed the news, and his daughter shared a heartfelt tribute on social media.
- 01Foster Sylvers died at the age of 64 after battling stage four pancreatic cancer.
- 02He was a member of The Sylvers, a family band known for hits like 'Boogie Fever' and 'Fool's Paradise.'
- 03His brother, Leon Sylvers III, confirmed the news of his passing.
- 04Foster's daughter Erin posted a tribute on Facebook expressing her love for him.
- 05This marks the second cancer-related death in the Sylvers family, following the passing of brother Edmund in 2004.
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Foster Sylvers, known for his role in the family music group The Sylvers, has died at the age of 64 after a courageous fight against stage four pancreatic cancer. His brother, Leon Sylvers III, confirmed the sad news, stating that Foster passed away in hospice care. Sylvers was a prominent bassist in the band, which gained fame in the 1970s with popular songs such as 'Boogie Fever,' 'Fool's Paradise,' and 'Hot Line.' Following his death, his daughter Erin took to Facebook to share a touching tribute, saying, 'Rest well, Daddy. I love you so much.' This tragic loss adds to the family's history of cancer, as Foster's brother Edmund succumbed to lung cancer in 2004, and another brother, Christopher, died young in 1985. The Sylvers family continues with surviving siblings Olympia, Leon, Charmaine, James, Joseph, Ricky, Angie, and Pat, who were part of the original music group.
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