Legendary R&B vocalist Walter Scott, co-founder of the beloved soul group The Whispers, has passed away at age 81. His death follows a brief illness that had recently kept him from performing.

Walter Scott of The Whispers Dies at 81 After Brave Battle With Cancer #Socialites, let’s take a moment to send love and light to the family and fans of Walter Scott — a true R&B legend and ...

Walter Scott’s smooth, distinctive vocals helped define The Whispers’ most iconic tracks. Their catalog is filled with beloved songs that remain staples of R&B radio and playlists to this day.

(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) AP Walter C. Scott Jr., co-founder of the iconic R&B group The Whispers, died on Thursday after a six-month battle with cancer. He was 81.

Scott was surrounded by his loved ones in Northridge, Calif., a suburb of Los Angeles, when he died, according to the Los Angeles Sentinel. Walter Scott Jr. co-founded The Whispers in 1963.

Scott was a founding member of legendary quintet The Whispers, and he was 81 years old at the time of his death. The news was confirmed by Desirae L. Benson, who works with the Whispers ...

Walter Scott, co-founder of The Whispers and voice behind hits like “And the Beat Goes On” and “Rock Steady,” has died at 81 after a battle with cancer, according to local reports.

Walter Scott Jr., a founding member of the R&B group The Whispers, has died from cancer at age 81, PEOPLE can confirm. The Whispers is known for hits like "And the Beat Goes on" and "Rock Steady." ...

The R&B world is in mourning after the announcement of the death of Walter Scott, a member of the soul group, The Whispers. According to SoulTracks, the co-founder of the group, who was battling ...

The singer was known for hit tracks like "And the Beat Goes On" and "Rock Steady." By Lexi Carson Associate Editor Walter C. Scott Jr., the singer and co-founder of the R&B group The Whispers ...