Walter Scott Jr. dies at 81: What was the cause of Vocalist of The Whispers’ death?
Jun 29, 2025 04:21 PM IST
Walter Scott Jr., R&B icon and founding member of The Whispers, died on June 26 at 81 after battling cancer, six months post-diagnosis.
Walter Scott Jr. passed away on Thursday, June 26 at the age of 81 following a fight with cancer.
Walter C. Scott Jr., the singer and co-founder of the R&B group The Whispers (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
The R&B icon gained notoriety as a founding member of the vocal group The Whispers, who released classics including Rock Steady in 1987 and And the Beat Goes On in 1979.
He passed away six months after receiving a cancer diagnosis, according to several media publications, including the Los Angeles Sentinel and Billboard.
At the time of his death, Scott was in Northridge, California, with his family at his side.
Scott was one of the core founding members of the legendary vocal group The Whispers, who solidified their position in R&B history, with 15 of their songs reaching the Top 10 of Billboard’s R&B chart throughout the years.
The band catapulted to fame, with their breakout single, “Seems Like I Gotta Do Wrong,” in 1970. They continued to play together into the 2000s.
The Whispers were admitted into both the National Rhythm & Blues (R&B) Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2014.
Walter Scott Jr. is survived by his twin brother Wallace “Scotty,” his spouse Jan, their two kids, and their three grandchildren.
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