Devin Lima, singer of LFO, died at 41

Devin Lima, a 1990 LFO singer, died after a yearlong fight against cancer, confirmed LFO publicist Alaina Bendi. The pop star was 41 years old.

Lima joined LFO (Lyte Funkie Ones), originally composed of members Brian Gillis, Brad Fischetti and Rich Cronin, in 1999. Cronin died in 2010 from a stroke related to leukemia . That year, the band released its single "Summer Girls". The band also released "Girl on TV" and "Every Other Time" the same year.

The group split up in 2002 and meets in 2009 to separate again the same year. Lima and Fischetti met again in 2017. They released a song called "Perfect 10" and hoped to tour.

Last year, in October, ET had announced that Lima had been operated on for a tumor removed from the adrenal gland after the diagnosis of adrenal cancer at stage 4.

"Devin asked me to give you this update without him because, frankly, he did not feel very good," Fischetti said in a video message at the time. "But he asked me to send you his love and gratitude for all the love and prayers you have sent."

"Adrenal cancer is very aggressive and [doctors are] concerned about the possible presence of cancer cells in his body, "he continued. That's why they want to attack it with chemotherapy and radiation. I would like us to have better news to share. It's a devastating news, but at the same time, I do not know anyone who is stronger than Devin. No one has a stronger body, mind or soul, and if someone can defeat that, it's Devin. "

Brad Fischetti of LFO said Wednesday in a statement: "It is with a truly broken heart that I confirm that Harold" Devin "Lima died early this morning after a valiant battle with cancer."

"Devin, as the world knows him, was an extraordinary talent, a passionate father for his six children and a loving partner for their mother – he was a beloved son, a brother and a friend to many," he said. he declares.

"On behalf of the LFO family, thank you for the tremendous momentum of love from your friends, family, fans, media and the music industry."

Fischetti said: "A few days before his death, he said to me," My brother, when it's over, tell them I'm gone. "

"My friends – Harold" Devin "Lima is gone."