Foster Sylvers Found Dead at 61, Former Sylvers Singer and Brother of Leon Sylvers III Passes Away.
LOS ANGELES, CA – The music community is in mourning following the confirmed death of Foster Sylvers, a former member of the iconic family group The Sylvers and the sibling of legendary producer Leon Sylvers III. The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office officially identified the deceased as Foster Sylvers, who was 61 years old. Law enforcement sources indicate his body was discovered at his residence in the Mid-City area at approximately 11:45 AM local time on Tuesday. While the exact cause of death is pending a full toxicology report, preliminary investigations suggest no signs of foul play. Foster Sylvers rose to prominence in the 1970s as a core vocalist and performer for The Sylvers, a group known for hits like "Boogie Fever" and "Hot Line," which sold millions of records worldwide. His brother, Leon Sylvers III, was a foundational architect of the 1980s funk and boogie sound as a member of the group and a prolific producer for acts like Shalamar and The Whispers. The passing of Foster Sylvers marks the end of an era for one of R&B and soul music’s most celebrated families, leaving behind a legacy of vocal harmony and musical influence that shaped the sound of an entire generation. Further details regarding funeral arrangements are expected to be released by the family later this week.