Grammy Award-winning singer Jack Jones died at the age of 86.

Known for singing the classic Love boat According to KESQ, Jones died on the evening of Wednesday, October 23rd.

Jones was a popular singer in the 1960s, known for his Grammy-winning hits “Wives and Lovers” and “Lollipops and Roses,” and frequently appeared on variety shows in the '60s and '70s.

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In addition to his work as a singer, Jones also worked as an actor and appeared in films from 1959, among others Airplane II: The Sequel And American hustle and bustle.

Jones has lived in California's Coachella Valley for several decades and received a star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars in 2003.

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It opened in 2016 Las Vegas Magazine about the benefits that came with his fame.

“Because of The Love Boat “Then everything was great on ships after that,” he said. “I worked six weeks a year. They gave me the best suite on the ship, and it was the SS Norway. We just had a great time.

In the same interview, Jones expressed his appreciation for his fan base, especially in the Philippines.

“I've been there for a long time. I look forward to returning to the Philippines,” he said. “I've been there so many times and have so many friends there… My first gig there was when I was young and I've been going back every few years since then.”

Jones continued: “Suddenly I noticed that a lot of little children in the audience were singing along to my songs. I realized that in the Philippines, families stay together and when the children grow up, they take their parents into the house.” . The parents bring all their stuff, including Jack Jones records, so they know all my music.

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