Family members are confirming that Thunder Bay born singer Bobby Curtola is dead at the age of 73.
Curtola is best known for his hit “Fortune Teller” which hit number five on the Canadian charts and number 41 on the American hit parade in 1962.
He came back several times to the city to help with various charity events and most notably for the naming of Bobby Curtola Drive at Marina Park in September of 2003.
Curtola received the country’s highest civilian honour, The Order of Canada, in 1997. (File Photo)
His children took to social media today to make the announcement.
It is with heavy hearts that we confirm the passing of our father, Bobby Curtola. He was an amazing man who did… https://t.co/V8oTnrOSQe
— Bobby Curtola (@bobbycurtola) June 5, 2016
