Drifters star Charlie Thomas dies aged 85
Charlie Thomas has died at the age of 85. The singer was best known for his time performing in 1960s doo-wop group The Drifters but passed away on January 31 following a battle with liver cancer, his friend and fellow crooner Peter Lemongello Jr confirmed on Monday (06.02.23). He told The New York Times: "He was aging, but he was active almost every weekend. Unfortunately, he went from being active to being at home and he started going downhill." Charlie - who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along with the group in 1988 - is survived by his wife, Rita Thomas. his daughters, Cr...