BJ Thomas one of the most distinctive voices in American Pop Music has passed away on May 29, 2021 of Stage 4 Lung Cancer at age 78.

BJ ranked on Billboards Top 50 most played artist over the past 50 years.

He had 8 No 1 hits and 26 top 10 singles in country, pop and gospel music.

He recorded 23 albums and his famous song, Rain Drops Keep Fallin On My Headhas entered the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2014, recorded in 1969.

Over the years he won 5 Grammys and for 3 consecutive years he won the Best Inspirational Performance.

He also won an Oscar for Rain Drops Keep Fallin' On My Head.

BJ was married for 53 years and leaves his wife Gloria, 3 daughters (1 adopted) and 4 grandchildren.

Here are some of his most famous songs:

Rain Drops Keep Fallin' On My Head

Hooked On A Feeling

I Just Can't Help Believing

(Hey Won't You Play)

Another Somebody Does Something Wrong

I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry

Funeral arrangements to be announced later.