Five-time Grammy-winning American singer BJ Thomas has died at the age of 79, his Twitter page reported.
It is with profound sadness we confirm the passing of BJ Thomas. pic.twitter.com/l2zrmtfmKw
— BJ Thomas (@TheBJThomas) May 29, 2021
A few months ago, the artist announced that he was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. The singer's representatives told Variety that complications caused by the disease were the cause of his death.
BJ Thomas won a Grammy five times in a row in 1977-1981.
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