The well-known singer, who is best known for the chansons he sang in the 1960s and 1970s, died in the city of Brest at the age of 74 • In France it was reported to have occurred in Corona, but the family did not approve of it
French singer Christophe // Photo: Reuters
Christoph, the French singer of Italian origin who is best known for his big hit "Aline" from 1965, passed away last Thursday (Thursday), media reports in France. According to his wife, he died at a hospital in Brest as a result of an epidemic, a disease usually caused by heavy smoking or exposure to smoke. Last month, media outlets in his country reported that he was hospitalized after contracting the Corona virus, but the news was not confirmed by his family or managers.
His family thanked "the great dedication of his medical team" and added in her message: "We find ourselves speechless today ... and long speeches are now futile." French Culture Minister Frank Riester said goodbye to him on Twitter when he tweeted: "His words, his tone and his voice excited us.
Christophe is considered one of France's most successful and beloved artists and has excelled in chansons and pop ballads. During his long career, he recorded 14 studio albums, the last of which was released in 2016. He is survived by his wife Veronique, whom he married in 1971, and his daughter Lucy. He was 74 at the time of his death.