Jack Jones, famous singer and desert dweller, dies at the age of 86

Famed singer and Coachella Valley resident Jack Jones died Wednesday evening, his family announced. He was 86 years old.

Jones is considered one of the most popular singers of the 1960s. He is best known for hits such as “Wives and Lovers,” “Lollypops and Roses,” and sang the theme song on “The Love Boat,” the popular ABC show that ran from 1977 to 1987.

Jones is a two-time Grammy winner. He was a staple on the variety shows that aired in the '60s and '70s.

He appeared in several films from 1959. Jones has had notable cameos in films such as Airplane II: The Sequel (1982) and American Hustle (2013).

Jones has spent the last few decades calling Coachella Valley home.

He has performed at countless charity events, including “Christmas Tree Lane” for Act 4 MS, and has helped raise millions of dollars for valley ventures over the years.

Jones celebrated his 80th birthday with a concert at the McCallum Theater in Palm Desert.

In 2003, Jones was honored with a star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars at 155 S. Palm Canyon Drive.

He also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.