Ray Stephens (December 14, 1954 – October 4, 1990) was an American singer and actor best known for starring in the 1980s TV series, ''

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'', as Roy. In 1985, Stephens became the lead singer of

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and toured England with the group that year. His sole recording with the group was their album, '' Sex Over the Phone''. Stephens is heard singing the tune "Cat's Eye" during the closing credits of the 1985 Stephen King film of the same title; however, he is incorrectly listed in the closing credits as "Ray Stevens."

Death

He died at age 35 on October 4, 1990, from

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