Sad news from the music world today, as Devin Lima, singer of the popular ’90s boy band LFO has passed away. Lima was just 41 years old. Lima had been battling cancer for 13 months prior to his death. He and bandmate Brad Fischetti were planning to embark a nationwide tour when doctors discovered a “football-sized” tumor on Lima’s adrenal gland. The tumor was removed, but by that time, Lima had developed stage 4 cancer. News of Lima’s passing was made public by his mother, Filomena Lima, who says she received the tragic news from Devin’s fiance, who had been living with him. “My son has passed away,” Filomena wrote on Facebook. “He was struggling for thirteen months since his diagnosis. He passed about 2:45 in the morning.” “We are not good,” Filomena added. “I’m not good.” Fischetti founded LFO along with the group’s primary songwriter, Rich Cronin, back in 1995. Lima joined the band just before the vocalists gained national fame on the strength of their hit “Summer Girls,” best remembered for its buoyant vibe and timely lyrics about “girls who wear Abercrombie & Fitch.” The group followed that up with several more modest hits, such as “Girl on TV” and “Every Other Time.” As a trio, Lima, Fischetti, and Cronin sold more than 4 million records worldwide. Tragically, Cronin passed away following a battle with Leukemia in 2010. The group disbanded following Cronin’s death, but Lima and Fischetti reunited to tour and perform as LFO in 2017. Aa a duo, they released a single entitled “Perfect 10” in the summer of 2017. Sadly, it was shortly thereafter that doctors diagnosed Lima with cancer. LFO – Summer Girls On social media, thousands are paying tribute to Lima and the music he created that was such a memorable part of their adolescent years. “I’m devastated to hear about LFO’s Devin Lima. He was my idol and mentor,” tweeted singer and media personality Gavin Thomas. “I learned so much from him vocally over the years. I feel so lucky to have interviewed him on the podcast. Rest easy, bro. Our thoughts go out to Lima’s family during this incredibly difficult time. View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Died in 2018: In Memoriam
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Devin Lima Dies; LFO Singer Was 41
