Jack Jones, a Grammy-winning crooner best known for performing the title song from “The Love Boat,” passes away at age 86.
Jack Jones, the Grammy-winning singer best known for performing the iconic theme song for The Love Boat TV show, has passed away at the age of 86. Jones died after a two-year battle with leukemia on Wednesday in Rancho Mirage, California, as confirmed by his manager, Milt Suchin.
Jones started his singing career in the 1950s and gained fame in the 1960s with two Grammy Awards for best vocal performance.
He won for the songs “Lollipops And Roses” and “Wives and Lovers,” establishing himself as a prominent crooner of that era. Over the years, he continued to be recognized with Grammy nominations, including for his 1999 tribute album to Tony Bennett.
His rendition of The Love Boat theme became a hit in 1980, reaching No. 37 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart. Jones also made several appearances on the show, which featured guest stars embarking on romantic adventures aboard a cruise ship.
The *Ed Sullivan Show* paid tribute to Jones on social media, praising his smooth vocals and memorable performances, noting that his music will continue to inspire future generations.
