Francesca Winfield biography:
Francesca Winfield is a former UK beauty queen.
She is best known as the wife of American singer Lou Christie, who passed away on June 18, 2025, at the age of 82 due to a short illness in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. They married in November 1971. They had two children named Bianca Lucia and Christopher W. Sacco.
The family said, “He was cherished not only by his family and close friends, but also by countless fans whose lives he touched with his kindness and generosity…”
Her husband was known for “Lightnin’ Strikes” and “I’m Gonna Make You Mine” as a singer and songwriter.
He sang various songs including Lightning Strikes (MGM, 1965), Painter Of Hits (MGM, 1966), I’m Gonna Make You Mine (Buddah, 1969), Paint America Love (Buddah, 1971), Lou Christie (Three Brothers, 1974), Lou Christie Does Detroit (51 West, 1982), Pledging My Love (Varèse Sarabande, 1997), Greatest Hits Live From The Bottom Line (Varèse Sarabande, 2004), The Turquoise Trail (Lightning Strikes, 2012), and Summer In Malibu (Lightning Strikes, 2015). His full name is Lugee Alfredo Giovanni Sacco.
After he completed his graduation from high school in 1961, he moved to New York City and began working as a session vocalist.
“Shocked & Saddened to hear Lou Christie has passed away… Didn’t know about his illness and now he’s gone,” Musician Fabian statement.
