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Lou Christie, 1960s Teen Idol & ‘Lightnin’ Strikes’ Hitmaker, Dies at 82
Lou Christie, the "Lightnin' Strikes" singer and 1960s teen idol, has died at the age of 82.
The musician died on Wednesday (June 18) at home in Pittsburgh after fighting a long illness, his wife, Francesca, told The Hollywood Reporter. Born Lugee Alfredo Giovanni Sacco on Feb. 19, 1943, and hailing from Glenwillard, Penn., Christie soared to fame in the early ’60s with hits such as “The Gypsy Cried” and “Two Faces Have I,” the latter of which reached No. The musician penned many of his biggest hits, including “The Gypsy Cried,” “Two Faces Have I” and “Lightnin’ Strikes,” and he frequently worked with collaborator Twyla Herbert.
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