French singer Aznavour dies at the age of 94

October 01 2018 15:15:40

French singer Aznavour dies at the age of 94

PARIS - Reuters

French singer Charles Aznavour has died at the age of 94, French media reported on Oct. 1, citing his spokesman.

Aznavour, who was born Shahnour Varinag Aznavourian in Paris to Armenian parents, sold more than 100 million records in 80 countries.

He was often described as France's Frank Sinatra.

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