‘The Smithereens’ Lead Singer Pat DiNizio Passes Away at 62

Pat DiNizio of The Smithereens sings during the USA Tennis Rock & Rally at Rockefeller Center in New York City on April 28, 2003. Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

Pat DiNizio, the lead singer of New Jersey rock band The Smithereens, has died at the age of 62, The Associated Press reported on Wednesday, Dec. 13.

The Smithereens announced his passing on its Facebook page, saying he died Tuesday. The cause of death was not revealed.