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Part of situation: Death of singer Catherine Ringer (4 clusters)

Catherine Ringer, singer of Les Rita Mitsouko, dies at 68

Catherine Ringer Les Rita Mitsouko French rock funeral Montmartre

Catherine Ringer, the iconic voice of the French rock duo Les Rita Mitsouko, passed away on September 14, 2026, at the age of 68 following a rapid battle with cancer. Her death marks the end of a significant era in French music, characterized by the genre-defying blend of rock, funk, and new wave she pioneered alongside her late partner, Fred Chichin.

Her funeral was held on Saturday, September 19, at the Montmartre Cemetery in Paris. Ringer was laid to rest alongside Chichin, who died in 2007. The ceremony was attended by hundreds of fans and numerous prominent figures from the French cultural scene, including Marc Lavoine, Alain Souchon, Matthieu Chedid, and Nolwenn Leroy. Her son, Raoul Chichin, participated in the musical tribute by playing guitar and performing hits such as ‘Marcia Baïla’.

Ringer’s career was noted for its artistic freedom and intense performance style. Born in Suresnes, her musical legacy includes influential tracks like ‘Andy’ and ‘C’est comme ça’. Friends and colleagues have described her as a ‘phare’ (lighthouse) and a vital figure who helped define the musical landscape of her generation.

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Catherine Ringer · Fred Chichin · Les Rita Mitsouko · Marc Lavoine · Montmartre Cemetery

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  • [● 2 SOURCES] Catherine Ringer, singer of Les Rita Mitsouko, passed away on September 14 in Paris. www.nextplz.fr · www.nporadio5.nl
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The funeral was held privately at the Montmartre cemetery in Paris. www.public.fr
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] She co-founded the musical group Les Rita Mitsouko in 1979 with her partner Fred Chichin. www.nporadio5.nl
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Fred Chichin died of cancer in 2007. www.nporadio5.nl
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Attendees at the funeral included Marc Lavoine, Nolwenn Leroy, and Clara Luciani. www.public.fr
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Marc Lavoine described Ringer as a person he had known for 40 years and a significant influence in his life. www.nextplz.fr
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Ringer died from an aggressive form of cancer. www.nporadio5.nl

Sources

Marc Lavoine perd une sœur de cœur : l’hommage bouleversant à Catherine Ringer [www.radiopaname.fr]
Dernier adieu à Paris pour la diva des Rita Mitsouko en présence de nombreuses célébrités [www.rtl.be]
Dernier adieu à Catherine Ringer à Paris, inhumée aux côtés de Fred Chichin [www.tf1info.fr]
Comment "l’intensité du vécu" est devenue la norme de la pratique artistique [fr.aleteia.org]
Catherine Ringer obsèques : une cérémonie musicale au . . . [www.sudradio.fr]
Disparition. Alain Souchon, Josiane Balasko, Marina Foïs. . . Ils étaient aux obsèques de Catherine Ringer [www.vosgesmatin.fr]
Disparition. Alain Souchon, Josiane Balasko, Marina Foïs. . . Ils étaient aux obsèques de Catherine Ringer [www.bienpublic.com]
Disparition. Alain Souchon, Josiane Balasko, Marina Foïs. . . Ils étaient aux obsèques de Catherine Ringer [www.lejsl.com]
Matthieu Chedid, Marc Lavoine. . . L'émotion des célébrités aux obsèques de Catherine Ringer à Montmartre - Télé Star [www.telestar.fr]
Exclu Public : Nolwenn Leroy, Marc Lavoine, Clara Luciani aux obsèques (secrètes) de Catherine Ringer [www.public.fr]
Marc Lavoine réagit à la disparition de Catherine Ringer : “J’ai perdu un de mes équilibres” [www.nextplz.fr]
Zoals Catherine Ringer had Frankrijk nog nooit een artieste gehoord [www.nporadio5.nl]
EXCLU Catherine Ringer "se savait condamnée" : pourquoi la chanteuse n'avait pas d'espoir de s'en sortir [www.voici.fr]
Dernier adieu au cimetière Montmartre pour la diva des Rita Mitsouko [www.rtl.be]
En images. Alain Souchon, Josiane Balasko, Marina Foïs. . . Ils étaient aux obsèques de Catherine Ringer [www.leprogres.fr]