‘Boogie Fever’ singer, child sensation Foster Sylvers dead at 64 after cancer battle
Foster Sylvers, the R&B child star known for the hit 'Boogie Fever,' has passed away at the age of 64 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. His family confirmed the news, stating he died in hospice care. Sylvers began his music career at a young age and was a prominent member of the family group The Sylvers.
- ▪Foster Sylvers died at the age of 64 from pancreatic cancer.
- ▪He was a member of the family group The Sylvers, famous for their hit 'Boogie Fever.'
- ▪Sylvers began his music career at the age of 11 and released his first album in 1973.
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Celebrity News ‘Boogie Fever’ singer, child sensation Foster Sylvers dead at 64 after cancer battle By David DeTurris Published May 31, 2026, 4:23 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google Foster Sylvers, the R&B child star who shot to fame with the group the Sylvers — best known for mega hit “Boogie Fever” — has died, his family said. Sylvers, who was 64, died from pancreatic cancer while in hospice, his brother Leon Sylvers III told TMZ. Sylvers was born in Memphis, Tennessee on February 25, 1962. 3 Foster Sylvers poses for a portrait back in May 1975. The superstar died at the age of 64.
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