Grammy-winning singer B.J. Thomas has died at 78

Five-time Grammy winner B.J. Thomas, best known for his hit song "Hooked on a Feeling," died Saturday from complications of lung cancer at age 78.

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[dulynoted]

That song, "Rain Drops Keep Falling On My Head", was one of the first prominent songs I heard on my plastic Fisher-Price radio as a kid. Now I do that and a few others for karaoke. It is an amazing and powerful thing, how a song artist can bring meaning, character and inspiration into one's life. RIP BJ Thomas.

[lilyalexi]

One of my favorites...he died too young. So sorry he's gone. 😔❤️

[amandahuginkiss]

What a lovely singer and a lovely man. Rest In Peace.

[cmvogt]

That's too Bad but he had a Great Life and going to Heaven singing his Favorite Song.

[RoadieShow]

I had all his albums back in the day in 🇨🇦

[JulieR]

My dear friend BJ. So sad that you’re gone.

[janew]

A legend in his own right. Wonderful happy songs and good times.

[waterwine]

Sorry to hear this. Loved his music. I got to meet him once.

[degucitas]

B. J. had one lung removed in the 60's, and continued his singing career.

[RIXRADvidz]

That's 3.
Charles Grodin, Gavin McCleod and BJ Thomas.
y'all can relax now, He got His 3 and now He'll Leave.
but He'll be back, He always comes back, you're alive aren't you, but for how long.

[Brucev]

He and his wife Repented, and Believed on Lord Jesus Christ, amen. Time is Growing Shorter. Acts 4:12 John 14:6

[steveconn]

Trump always liked this song played during Moscow hotel visits.