Charles Aznavour (1924-2018)

1. Charles Aznavour: 1924-2018

2. (Varenagh Aznavurian's stage name, Paris, 1924 - Mouriès, 2018) This Armenian-born
French film star, composer and actor said of himself, in his autobiography Aznavour by
Aznavour, that the beauty of his music was not so much in the voice as in the song
itself. The first of his many facets in which he found recognition was that of
composition, when Edith Piaf requested his services: topics such as C'est si triste
Vénice or She launched him to fame. Later he managed to work in the musical theaters
of Paris, and his fame was growing until he reached the cinema, where he acted under
the orders of directors of the likes of François Truffaut, and participated in
memorable films such as The Head Against the Wall (1959), Tirad on the pianist (1960),
The Tin Drum (V. Schlöndorff, 1979) and Edith and Marcel (C. Lelouch, 1983). In 1992
he starred in the television series El Chino; five years later he was awarded a César of
honor for the whole of his career.

3. Today, 1 October 2018, Armenian-French singer, songwriter, actor, public
activist and diplomat Charles Aznavour has passed away. Besides being one of
France's most popular and enduring singers, he was also one of the most well-
known singers in the world. The ‘Frank Sinatra of France’ was known for his
characteristic short figure and unique tenor voice. He has appeared in more
than 60 films, composed about 1,000 songs, and sold well over 100 million
records. Aznavour was 94.

4. Mr. Aznavour as a pianist with a mysterious
past in “Shoot the Piano Player” (1960),
probably his best-known film. The director,
François Truffaut, said he wrote the role
specifically for Mr. Aznavour.CreditAstor
Pictures/Photofest

5. Famous French singer Charles Aznavour
performs during his concert at the Olympia hall,
in Paris, 17 January 1963. AFP/GETTY IMAGES

6. Charles Aznavour marries Swedish model
Ulla, January 14, 1967, in Las Vegas. Their
witnesses are Sammy Davis Jr. (L) and Petula
Clark (R). AFP/GETTY IMAGES

7. Mr. Aznavour and Ulla Thorsell during their wedding in Las Vegas in 1967.CreditAgence France-Presse- Getty Images

8. Charles Aznavour holds up silver and gold
discs presented to him for sales of his hit
single 'She' September 1, 1974. MAURICE
HIBBERD/GETTY IMAGES

9. French singer Edith Piaf poses with
French composer Michel Emer (L),
American actor Eddie Constantine
(2nd R) and French singer Charles
Aznavour (R) in 1950 in Paris.
AFP/GETTY IMAGES

10. Brigitte Bardot & Charles Aznavour

11. Armenian-born French singer Charles Aznavour (C) is congratulated by singer Johnny Hallyday (G), Greek actress and singer
Melina Mercouri (2nd left), flamenco dancer La Chunga (2nd right) and singer Charles Trenet ,1971 in Paris after his concert.
AFP/GETTY IMAGES

12. French actors Leslie Caron and Charles
Aznavour relax in Paris during shooting for
the film 'Les deux Pigeons' 1962. KEYSTONE
FEATURES/HULTON ARCHIVE/GETTY IMAGES

13. Aznavour at the Cannes Film Festival in 1959 Photo: © Rue des Archives/AGIP

14. This file photo taken on June 8, 1982
shows French actors Charles Aznavour (L)
and Michel Serrault on the set of the film
"Les Fantômes du chapelier", directed by
Claude Chabrol. AFP/Getty Images

15. Picture released on October 1961 of Italian
actress Claudia Cardinale and French singer
Charles Aznavour. AFP/GETTY IMAGES

16. Singer Charles Aznavour (REX/Shutterstock)

17. Aznavour with Giovanna Ralli in 1961 on
the set of the film Horace. Photograph:
Gamma-Keystone via Getty Images

18. Mr. Aznavour on the set of “The
Heist” in 1969. He appeared in
more than 60 films, beginning with
bit parts as a child.CreditAgence
France-Presse — Getty Images

19. Charles Aznavour in 1970 (REX/Shutterstock)

20. Mr. Aznavour with his father after a concert in Paris in 1978.CreditBennati/Agence France-Presse-Getty Images

21. Charles Aznavour and
Mariangela Melaton
appeared together in the
film 'The fallen angel', by
Roberto Bodegas. The
image shows them during
filming, in Madrid in
1990.Foto MANUEL
ESCALERA

22. CREDIT: CLARKE/ANL/REX/SHUTTERSTOCK

23. Charles Aznavour on ‘The Muppet Show’ – Kermit with Charles Aznavour and Miss Piggy – 1976 (REX/Shutterstock)

24. American singer Liza Minnelli welcomes
French singer Charles Aznavour onto the
stage at the end of her show at the Lido
cabaret in Paris in 1987 (REX/Shutterstock)

25. Charles Aznavour in London in 1966. Photograph: Keystone Pictures/Alamy

26. Charles Aznavour poses with Michaelle Jean, Governor General of Canada, after receiving the
Officer of the Order of Canada in Quebec July 5, 2008. JACQUES BOISSINOT/THE CANADIAN PRESS

27. Charles Aznavour Honored With Star On The
Hollywood Walk Of Fame. (Aug. 23, 2017 - Source: AFP)

28. AFP

29. Les Victoires de La Musique 2010
- Show. Stevie Wonder, Charles
Aznavour. Source: Francois
Durand/Getty Images Europe

30. In 1997, the President of France, Jacques Chirac,
imposed the Order of the Legion of Honor in the
Elysee Palace in Paris. GERARD FOUET (EPA)

31. 'The Promise - La Promesse'
Paris Premiere at Cinema
Publicis. Charles
Aznavour, Charlotte Le Bon.
Source: Pascal Le
Segretain/Getty Images Europe

32. At 83, Aznavour presented his book of stories 'Mon père, ce géant' in Barcelona. It was 2008. XAVIER BERTRAL (EFE)

33. GETTY IMAGES

34. At 90 years of age, he was still active as one
of the most popular French singers and most
extensive career. In the image, during a
presentation at the Gran Teatro del Liceu in
Barcelona in 2014. MASSIMILIANO MINOCRI

35. SAMUEL SÁNCHEZ

36. Charles Aznavour has spent the last years of his life active on stage. In the image, the concert at
the Jardins de Pedralbes festival, Barcelona, on June 25, 2016. MAGALI BERENGUER

37. Charles Aznavour, during one of his last concerts, at the Gran Teatro del Liceo in Barcelona, on April 22, 2018. GETTY

38. 02-OCTUBRE-2018 END
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