Lou Christie Was Married Despite his hectic lifestyle as a traveling, famous musician, Lou fell in love and married his wife, Francesca Winfield, in 1971. Francesca was a beauty queen from the U.K.

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 ...

He leaves behind a legacy that shaped a generation of music lovers. Lou Christie, the singer-songwriter who topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1966 with the hit “Lightnin’ Strikes” died Wednesday at his ...

Lou Christie, the singer-songwriter who reached No. 1 in 1966 with 'Lightnin’ Strikes,' has died. He was 82.

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, the falsetto-fueled pop star behind chart-topping hits like Lightnin’ Strikes and I’m Gonna Make You Mine, and a beloved West Side neighbor known for his wit, generosity and deep ...

Lou Christie, the singer behind the 1966 No. 1 hit “Lightnin’ Strikes,” died June 18, 2025 at the age of 82 Known for his distinctive falsetto, Christie blended doo-wop, pop and rock ...

Lou Christie, the falsetto-voiced crooner who soared to No. 1 with his 1966 hit “Lightnin’ Strikes,” has died at age 82 following a short illness, his family confirmed. He died in Pittsburgh ...

LOS ANGELES — Lou Christie, the singer and songwriter who set teen fans screaming in the 1960s with hits like “Lightnin’ Strikes” and “Two Faces Have I,” has died. He ...

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 or cause ...

The Pittsburgh-born singer’s wife confirmed with The Hollywood Reporter that Christie died at his home after a short illness. FILE -- Pop singer Lou Christie April 26, 1974. (AP Photo) ...