Foster Sylvers death: The Sylvers star and ‘Boogie Fever’ singer dies, aged 64 - The Sylvers, often compared to The Jackson family, achieved chart success with hits such as ‘Hot Line’ and ‘Fool’s Para ...

Former child star Foster Sylvers has died aged 64 after a battle with stage four pancreatic cancer, his family has confirmed.

In 1973, 11-year-old Foster Sylvers had girls screaming just as loud for the Jackson 5. Following his death, we’re looking back at the child star who rivaled MJ and stole a generation's heart.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. LOS ANGELES - MAY 22: Foster Sylvers of the R and B group The Sylvers poses for a portrait on May 22, 1975 in Los Angeles, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Foster Sylvers of the R and B group The Sylvers poses for a portrait on May 22, 1975 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael ...

The singer, songwriter, and producer helped soundtrack the 1970s as both a solo artist and member of the legendary family group before a reported battle with metastatic prostate cancer. The music ...

*Although he’s no longer churning out hits and sitting at the top of the R&B charts like he used to, legendary music producer Leon Sylvers still has a relationship with music that outweighs material ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Singer Foster Sylvers, of chart-topping 1970s band The Sylvers, has died aged 64. The former child star rose to fame as the ...

Singer Foster Sylvers, a former child star who found fame as the bassist for the chart-topping 1970s family band The Sylvers, has died at the age of 64. His daughter, Erin, confirmed the news, sharing ...

Singer Foster Sylvers, of chart-topping 1970s band The Sylvers, has died aged 64. The former child star rose to fame as the bassist for his family band and enjoyed chart success with songs including ...