Adam Lewis, a cofounding member of and original bass player for the popular 1990s and 2000s Houston-based punk rock band Fenix TX, has passed away.

He was 45. PennLive reports Lewis died on June 5.

“The Fenix TX family is heartbroken by the passing of our friend Adam Lewis after losing his battle with pancreatic cancer,” the band’s Instagram post said on June 11.

“We are heartbroken,” the Fenix TX Instagram caption said. “There are no words that will do justice to the life Adam lived. A memorial fund has been created in his honor to care for the family he loved so dearly. We will do our best to honor his final wishes and make him proud. We love you Adam Lewis.”

“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Adam Bryce Lewis,” the post continued. “Original founding member and bass player of pop-punk MCA/Drive-Thru recording artist Fenix TX, Adam passed away June 5, 2024, surrounded by his family and close friends, after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.”

Lewis is survived by his life partner, Adrieanne Guerrero, and their children, Lennon and Sloane, the post says.

Born in Texas in 1979, Lewis spent his early years in Houston where he met Damon De La Paz, William Salazar, and Donnie Reyes, and formed Riverfenix (later re-named Fenix TX). They later moved to California for closer proximity to their management MCA/Drive-Thru and the local music scene.

The band recorded several albums including self-titled 1999 release, which reached number three on Billboard’s “Top Heatseekers” chart.

Hit singles included “All My Fault,” “Threesome,” “Speechless,” “Katie W,” and “Phoebe Cates,” with videos for “All My Fault” and “Threesome” getting airtime on MTV.

During the early 2000s, Fenix TX opened for and performed with Blink-182, Bad Religion, New Found Glory, P.O.D., Good Charlotte, RX Bandits, Unwritten Law, Alien Ant Farm, Silverchair, The Ataris, and many others. They also performed on the Vans Warped Tour and at the Reading and Leeds festivals.

The band reunited in 2005, releasing a live album, “Purple Reign in Blood,” and touring in the U.S. and Japan.