B.J. Thomas Battling Stage Four Lung Cancer
B.J. Thomas
B.J. Thomas has revealed he has been diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. The Grammy, CMA, and Dove award-winning pop, country, and gospel artist is currently receiving treatment in a Texas health care facility, and is hopeful for a complete recovery.
“I just wanted to take this unique opportunity to share my gratitude to Gloria, my wonderful wife and my rock for over 53 years, my family, friends, and fans. I’m so blessed to have had the opportunity to record and perform beautiful songs in pop, country, and gospel music, and to share those wonderful songs and memories around the world with millions of you. I ask all of you for your prayers during this time and that my music can live on with you,” Thomas says.
Thomas has sold over 70 million albums worldwide and achieved eight No. 1s and 26 Top 10s throughout his 50 year-career in the music industry. He is ranked as one of Billboard’s Top 50 Most Played Artists Over The Past 50 Years, and is known for hits like the classic “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head,” “Hooked On A Feeling,” “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry,” “I Just Can’t Help Believing,” “(Hey Won’t You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song,” and “Don’t Worry Baby.” Thomas plans to continue to interact with industry colleagues and fans, and remains optimistic about his availability to make public appearances.
