Dwight Twilley Dead: 'I'm On Fire' Singer Confesses Feeling 'Messed Up' While Awaiting Surgery

Legendary artist Dwight Twilley died at the age of 72.

His wife Jan confirmed news of his death on Wednesday night, shortly after he shared a post about an upcoming surgery.

Dwight had the pleasure of recording several songs at Tulsa's Church Studio, and a statement from this studio was shared by Jan.

She said: "With heavy hearts, we share the devastating news of Dwight Twilley's passing. He peacefully departed this world, surrounded by the love of his life, Jan, and close friends."

"The loss is immeasurable, and our words can't capture the depth of our grief."

"Dwight's musical prowess touched countless lives, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of many. We are profoundly thankful for the enduring musical legacy he has bestowed upon us all."

Despite the mystery surrounding Dwight Twilley's death, his family vowed to honor and remember the remarkable life he lived.

They will share more information about what caused his death in the coming days.

Last weekend, it was made known to fans that unfortunate news had befallen Dwight as he announced he had broken his leg.

On Saturday, a post on Facebook announced that he had broken his leg and would need surgery on his tibia.

Consequently, he'd have to put away his dancing shoes for a while.

Just before that, he wrote: "I'm not feelin' that great today... My leg is Very Messed up... Nighty, night, night [sic]."

Dwight Twilley Remembered

On June 6, 1951, Twilley was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Here, he crossed paths with Phil Seymour, and together they created the musical group Oister.

Years after forming Oister, they secured a record deal. This led to releasing two top 20 hits - "I'm On Fire" (1975) and "Girls" (1984).

But Dwight's fans were delighted to receive the release of his "Best of" collection.

This compilation includes tracks from six albums: "Tulsa," "The Luck," "47 Moons," "Green Blimp," "Soundtrack," and "Always."

Dwight Twilley's Net Worth Before Death

Born on June 6, 1951, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, Dwight Twilley had a net worth of around $5 million as of June 2023.