Gloria Thomas the wife of B. J. Thomas is an American Singer and Grammy Award Winner who was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer and died recently.
Before his death, B.J Thomas wrote a post showing his gratitude to his family, friends, and fans. He wrote:
“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.”
Who is BJ Thomas’s wife Gloria Thomas?
Gloria herself is a Singer, Song-Writer, Entrepreneur, Art lover, book lover, collector, and Author in her own words.
How did BJ Thomas and his wife meet?
BJ Thomas met Gloria in a club. He has stated that:
I saw this girl across the table and it turned out to be Gloria. She was with a friend of mine, who was a drummer. I went and found him and said, ‘Hey, man, I’m taking Gloria home.”
Gloria had a huge scar after she had gone through a windshield and in turn, had to get 400 stitches. So Gloria asked BJ that she would understand if he had changed his mind.
The scars were terrible to look at which made her insecure but BJ had fallen in love with her. The couple tied the knots on 9 December 1968, as per Gloria’s Facebook. They had a beautiful wedding at the Chapel Of The Bells in Las Vegas, Nevada.
How did BJ Thomas die?
BJ Thomas was undergoing treatment at a Texas healthcare facility after being diagnosed with Lung Cancer. After B.J Thomas gave us hit singles like ‘Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head’, ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’, and many more he fell into the trap of substance abuse.
Thomas was addicted to drugs and alcohol, which resulted in nearly ending their marriage, but Thomas became sober after he became Christian a month after Gloria Thomas did, in 1979.
How old is Gloria Thomas? Her Age, Birthday
Standing at 5 feet 8 inches tall, Gloria Thomas was born on 15th October 1949 as Gloria Jean Richardson which makes her 71 years of age as of now. Gloria is originally from Lynchburg, Virginia.
She has mentioned that she loves her husband, their daughters, the husbands of her daughters, and her grandchildren.
Gloria Thomas Career
Gloria is also credited with a famous song along with Red Lane and Lathan Hudson titled “New Looks from an Old Lover” which was released on July 9, 1983.
The song was recorded by Gloria Thomas’s husband B.J. Thomas. The song “New Looks from an Old Lover” was the number one hit on the U.S. charts and on US Billboard it peaked in number 1 position also in Canadian RPM Country Tracks it took 6th position during the time of the song release.
Gloria has also written 11 books over her career.
- Tune: Finding How Good Life Can Be
- 2000 Years of Christianity
- Revelations
- Ten Minute Tums And Bums
- Anxiety Toolbox: Do You Put Your Life on Hold to Avoid the Situations That Scare You?
- Think Yourself Trim: A Mind and Body
- 10 Minute Tums and Bums
- Think Yourself Young: A Mind and Body Workout for a Younger, Fitter You
- Apples and Pears (The Feel Good Factor)
- Ten Minute Trim Tummies and Shapely Fannies
- Think Yourself Fit: A Mind and Body Workout for a Toned, New You
Currently, Gloria is the owner of Honeyman Music.
Gloria Thomas BJ Thomas Family
Gloria Thomas and BJ Thomas have three daughters
- Paige was born in 1970
- Nora was adopted in 1978 from North Korea
- Erin was born in 1979.
Gloria Thomas Health
Gloria struggled with Fibromyalgia (a chronic pain disorder) for almost 16 years. Her husband supported her through the weight gain and treatment of her pain disorder. Because of the condition, Gloria cannot consume food with gluten as it proves to be a poison.
Gloria Thomas Net Worth
Gloria Thomas is currently estimated to have a net worth in excess of a million dollars.
However, In February 1976, Gloria and her husband filed for bankruptcy in Dallas. Within two months, they had filed for debts at $265,000 and their assets at a mere $34,000.
BJ Thomas Wife Gloria Thomas Short Wiki Bio
| Full Name / Real Name | Gloria Thomas |
| Age | 71 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Born Country | United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Hometown | Lynchburg, Virginia |
| Husband | BJ Thomas |
| Married on | 9th December 1968 |
| Profession | Writer, Business |
| Net Worth | Over 1 million dollars |
| Children | 3 daughters |
| Profession | Writer, Business |
