Keith Wilder Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

DIED

October 29, 2017

Keith Wilder, singer for 1970s Disco/Funk Hit-Makers Heatwave, died Oct. 29, his daughter Lisa Wilder announced in an Instagram post Monday. For full coverage and obituary from Legacy.com, click here.

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Met Keith a few times in London, when he lived in Perivale. I was struggling with a few things in my life as a young man and Keith gave me some encouraging words and invited me to his home were I met the family and he also invite me to one of his shows. His words, wisdom, kindness and personality really did help me find who I wanted to become, part of reason I left London. Strange the last time I saw Keith was after a few years in Liverpool, I should have said it this then. THANK YOU...

Fabian Harry

June 18, 2025 | Derby | Acquaintance

Both brothers had a beautiful voices loved the sing always and forever I think it was the Best love Song Ever

Louis Lambert

November 22, 2024 | Other

Met Keith a couple of times, in the early to mid 90's, through the church we went to. Awesome man with an awesome family. Met a couple of his kids (Tamica + Lisa, back then). Sad, to hear of the loss.

Paul Moon

January 28, 2024 | Auckland | Friend

You still make my day with your voice and energy

Paul Cavanaugh

December 05, 2023 | Friend

With sincerest condolences to all your loved ones & fans Thanks be unto God for allowing your talent & the talent of Heatwavespearheaded by the genius of your brother to touch us all in a very special way Forever rest peacefully

Judy B

October 16, 2023 | Other

Mr. Wilder your voice was PURE and one of a kind. Always and Forever will FOREVER be one of my favorite songs of all time. Frequently, I pull up your one of your old videos from YouTube and watch it at least 2 times to hear your falsetto. A Class act!

Toy C

October 03, 2023 | Friend

I remember working with Keith in 1987, at the Boston Opera House, he was starring in the play, about the book of Acts, called "Upside Down". Keith just beamed with joy, you couldn´t help but be happy when he was around, regardless of the long hours both in rehearsal & filming. He had no pretense or airs about him, he was just one of the cast.

Marian

February 02, 2023 | Other

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Shirley Monroe

August 28, 2022

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Stanley Clark

October 28, 2021 | Greenville, SC | Acquaintance

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