Lou Christie, the famous 1960s singer best known for his chart-topping hit “Lightnin’ Strikes,” has died. He was 82. Christie died Tuesday, June 18, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania after a “short illness” according to the singer’s obituary. His death was announced by his family in an Instagram post.

Lou Christie grew up in Crescent Township and graduated from Moon Area High School. He was most well known for the 1966 hit "Lightnin' Strikes" that went to number one.