Lou Christie, the 1960s pop star known for his unmistakable soaring falsetto and chart-topping hit "Lightnin’ Strikes," had died. He was 82.

Lou Christie, the singer-songwriter who hit No. 1 on the Billboard 100 chart in 1966 with 'Lightnin' Strikes,' has died. The onetime teen idol was 82.

The Pittsburgh native, famed for his distinctive falsetto, also had hits with “The Gypsy Cried,” “Two Faces Have I,” “I’m Gonna Make You Mine” and more.

Lou Christie, the falsetto singer-songwriter who had Top 10 hits with "Lightnin' Strikes," "Two Faces Have I" and "I'm Gonna Make You Mine," has died at 82.

Lou Christie, the singer who topped the Billboard charts in the 1960s, has died. He was 82.Christie died Wednesday at his Pittsburgh home after an undisclosed illness, his wife, Francesca, told ...

Lou Christie, the pop singer who indeed had lightning strike in a big way with his “Lightnin’ Strikes” smash in the 1960s, died Wednesday at 82, his family announced on social media.No date ...

Lou Christie, the pop singer who indeed had lightning strike in a big way with his “Lightnin’ Strikes” smash in the 1960s, died Wednesday at 82, his family announced on social media. No date ...

Lou Christie, best known for his hits like 'Lightnin Strikes,' died at the age of 82 from an illness, his family announced. Learn about him.

Singer Lou Christie has died (Picture: Bobby Bank/WireImage) American singer-songwriter Lou Christie, a 1960s music idol who soared to the top of the charts in the US and UK with songs including ...

Lou Christie, who topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1966 with "Lightnin' Strikes," has died.He was 82. A representative, Mary Fox, confirmed to USA TODAY on June 18 that the Pittsburgh-born singer ...

Lou Christie, who topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1966 with "Lightnin' Strikes," has died.He was 82. A representative, Mary Fox, confirmed to USA TODAY on June 18 that the Pittsburgh-born singer ...

Lou Christie, who topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1966 with "Lightnin' Strikes," has died.He was 82. A representative, Mary Fox, confirmed to USA TODAY on June 18 that the Pittsburgh-born singer ...