Charlie Thomas dead – Drifters legend dies aged 85 after battling liver cancer

THE Drifters singer Charlie Thomas has died at the age of 85 after battling liver cancer.

Thomas part of The Drifters for over 60 years and the lead singer on tunes such as the hit Sweets for My Sweet.

Friend Peter Lemongello Jr confirmed the star died at his home in Bowie, Maryland, on January 31.

“He was ageing, but he was active almost every weekend,” he said.

“Unfortunately, he went from being active to being at home and he started going downhill.”

He also led the vocals on When My Little Girl Is Smiling in 1962, with the hit reaching number 28.

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