LFO's Devin Lima dead: Singer dies aged 41 after year-long cancer battle

LFO singer Devin Lima has died following a year-long battle with stage four cancer.

The US musician was 41 when he died on Wednesday morning. His family confirmed the news to TMZ.

His death comes eight years after his former bandmate Rich Cronin lost his fight with leukaemia.

Tributes flooded in from fans who tweeted their shock at the news, with many revealing they have been reduced to tears.

One wrote: “Sitting here in my car crying like a fool. I'm devastated to hear about LFO's Devin Lima. He was my idol and mentor. I learned so much from him vocally over the years. I feel so lucky to have interviewed him on the podcast. Rest easy, bro... #lfo.”

Another tweeted: “This is now a sad day. RIP Devin (Lima). Say hi to Rich for us! I'll be playing #thesunstillshines and some other old tunes in your memory today. #lfo #downtojustone.”

A third posted: “F*** cancer!!! Devin Lima was way too young (sic).”

Lima’s band mate Brad Fischetti broke the news of his cancer diagnosis in October 2017, a week after Lima underwent surgery to remove an adrenal tumour. He also had a kidney removed.

Fischetti told fans at the time: “I wish we had better news to share. It’s devastating news, but at the same time, there’s nobody I know stronger than Devin Lima. No one has a stronger body, mind or soul. If anybody can defeat this, it’s Devin. I know with your prayers and your thoughts and your positive energy coming down his way, there’s no doubt that he will beat it.”

LFO, short for Lyte Funkie Ones, formed in 1995 and enjoyed success with hits including Summer Girls and Girl On TV. They disbanded after Cronin’s death in 2010 before Lima and Fischetti reunited as a duo in 2017. They released the single Perfect 10 and were planning a tour.

Speaking at the time, Lima told Entertainment Weekly: “We’re sincerely thankful and excited to have the opportunity to create new music and tour again. We miss the presence of our late great brother bandmate Rich Cronin. We will do our best to make him proud, carry on his legacy, and to usher LFO into the future.”

Lima also enjoyed small film roles in Longshot and All That.