Toney Lee: key obituary facts
Is Toney Lee dead? Yes. Toney Lee died on June 17, 2026, at age 72.
Cause of death: Toney Lee's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Toney Lee known for?
He was known as American musician.
More about Toney Lee
Gender: male.
Occupation: songwriter, record producer.
Nationality: United States.
Career began: 1982.
Born: James Anthony Lee(1953-09-12)September 12, 1953.
Genres: Garage house, post-disco, club/dance.
Occupations: Record producer, singer, songwriter.
Years active: 1982–2026.
Toney Lee, an American singer, songwriter and record producer, died on June 17, 2026, at age 72.
Born James Anthony Lee on September 12, 1953, he worked in garage house, post-disco and club-oriented dance music after beginning his career in 1982. He was best known for the club hit “Reach Up,” which reached No.
8 on the US Billboard Dance chart and later became familiar to a wider audience through Phats & Small’s 1999 sample in “Turn Around.” Lee also charted with “Love So Deep” in 1983, “Teaser” in 1985 and “My Baby Loves Me” in 1987.