Ronald "Ron" Winans (June 30, 1956 – June 17, 2005) was an American Gospel singer who gained fame as a member of The Winans.

Early life

Winans was born the second of 10 children to

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and Delores Winans. Ronald Winans was the second child. He has twin brothers younger than him, Marvin and Carvin Winans.

Career

The Winans

He was a member of The Winans, which consisted of Ron and three of his younger brothers: Marvin, Carvin and Michael. The Winans were discovered by Andrae Crouch. They released their first album in 1981, entitled ''Introducing The Winans''.

Winans' family and friends

Winan's vocals contributed to five albums that were Grammy winners. In 2005, Winans' final CD was released, ''Ron Winans Family & Friends V: A Celebration''.

Death

In 1997, Winans recovered from a heart attack. Winans died June 17, 2005, due to heart complications at Harper University Hospital in

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, Michigan, where he had been admitted for observation after doctors discovered that he was retaining fluid.

References

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