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Funeral for Marie-Paule Belle set for Aug 3
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Death of French singer Marie‑Paule Funeral for Marie-Paule Belle set for Aug 3
Marie‑Paule Belle, the celebrated French singer‑composer‑pianist best known for her 1976 hit “La Parisienne”, who died on 25 July 2026 at age 80 after a long battle with recurrence of breast cancer. cancer, will be honored with a funeral service on Monday, 3 August, at 10:30 am. The first report detailed her birth ceremony will take place in Oise, her rise to fame following a televised contest win the Chapel of the Virgin at Église Saint‑Roch in 1969, a distinguished Paris, followed by cremation at the Père‑Lachaise Cemetery. Long‑time friend and fellow singer Serge Lama, 83, confirmed he will not attend, citing his inability to travel and recent fatigue from attending numerous funerals. Lama shared his condolences on Instagram, writing “C’est une sœur que je perds”. The funeral marks the final public tribute to Belle’s five‑decade career that earned career, which included gold records, the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, and a final farewell recital at the Théâtre de Passy in May 2026. A subsequent update added remarks from fellow artist Serge Lama, who said he would miss Belle’s funeral due to mobility issues and the emotional strain of attending multiple services. Lama recalled their friendship dating back to 1975 and their last public meeting at the Passy concert. No funeral date has been announced.
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- 2026-07-31 07:04 UTC Funeral for Marie-Paule Belle set for Aug 3
- 2026-07-28 19:40 UTC Death of French singer Marie‑Paule Belle
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