His wife, Francesca, told The Hollywood Reporter that he passed away at home in Pittsburgh on Wednesday after a brief illness.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of our beloved brother, Lou Christie, who left us after a brief illness. He was cherished not only by his family and close friends, but also by countless fans whose lives he<\/p>\n
touched with his kindness and generosity, artistic and musical talent, humor and spirit. His absence leaves a profound void in all our hearts. He will be greatly missed, always remembered, and forever loved.\u201d The Sacco Family posted a tribute to Christie on InstagramLou Christie born Lugee Alfredo Giovanni Sacco was Raised in Glenwillard, Pennsylvania, a small town near Pittsburgh. He showed an early interest in music. He studied voice and music theory and began performing in his teens. He eventually formed a lasting songwriting partnership with Twyla Herbert, a classically trained pianist several decades his senior. Together, they wrote hundreds of songs over the years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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