Jack Jones, actor and silky Grammy Award-winning crooner of the theme song from TV's "The Love Boat," among other popular tunes, has died at age 86, it was reported Thursday.

Jones died Wednesday night at Eisenhower Medical in Rancho Mirage after a two-year battle with leukemia, according to media reports.

Among Jones' other hits Wwere "Lollipops and Roses," "Wives and Lovers" and "The Impossible Dream."

Born in Hollywood on Jan. 14, 1938 to actor-singer Allan Jones -- who appeared in 1936's musical "Show Boat" and in the Marx Brothers' 1935 comedy "A Night at the Opera" -- and actress Irene Hervey, Jones' singing talent caught the attention of Capitol Records, leading to the release of his debut album, "This Love of Mine," in 1959.

Other memorable recordings include "The Race Is On," "The Impossible Dream" and "Call Me Irresponsible."

Even as rock music began taking over the business, Jones was a firm believer in traditional pop and big-band sounds.

A fixture on television variety shows of the 1960s and 1970s and in concert halls, Jones hosted NBC's "Hullabaloo" and appeared on programs such as "The Ed Sullivan Show," "The Dean Martin Show" and "The Carol Burnett Show."

In later years, Jones continued to perform and record, and launched his 80th birthday celebration tour in 2018.

Jones won two Grammys during his career, and has stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars.

Along with singing, Jones was an actor with credits in 1982's "Airplane II: The Sequel" and 2013's "American Hustle."

In addition to his stepdaughter Nicole, survivors include his wife, Eleonara; daughters, Crystal and Nicole; stepdaughters, Nicole and Colette; and several grandchildren.