Singer Nicole Croisille passed away at the age of 88 on Wednesday June 4. Known for her interpretation of the cult theme from the film Un homme et une femme(chabada bada, does that ring a bell?), she was also passionate about jazz, dance and musicals. Trained as a child in the performing arts, she has spanned the decades with a singular voice and a striking presence. Her last major concert was in 2014, but she was still on stage in 2020.
Although the cause of death is unknown, Nicole Croisille had been suffering from cancer for several years. According to AFP and a close source, she succumbed to a long illness.
Nicole Croisille passed away at the age of 88. Born in Neuilly-sur-Seine in 1936, she won the hearts of audiences with her deep, sensual voice, particularly in the famous chorus of Claude Lelouch's film Un homme et une femme. Trained from an early age in dancing, singing and acting, she quickly established herself as a complete artist, driven by a deep love of jazz and the great figures of American musical comedy.
In the 70s, she scored a string of hits and became one of the most recognizable voices on the French scene. Her last major concert was at the Casino de Paris in 2014, but she continued to perform on stage until recently, appearing alongside Michel Sardou in Sacha Guitry's N'écoutez pas Mesdames in 2020.
During her career, Nicole Croisille has sung many songs that continue to touch listeners. Today, her songs rack up nearly 170,000 monthly plays on Spotify. Here are the most emblematic songs in her repertoire:
With his death, a page of French chanson has been turned. But his songs continue to resonate in our memories.
