Obituary
Charles Aznavour, French Singer Compared to Sinatra, Dies at 94
- Backed by a big jazzy band, he sang about love and nostalgia
- He supported Armenian causes as a fund-raiser and diplomat
Charles Aznavour, the French-born singer who collaborated with stars such as Frank Sinatra and Sting while pursuing his passion for Armenian causes during a 70-year music and film career, has died at 94.
The singer died in his home in Alpilles, in southeastern France, AFP news agency reported on Monday.