Singer Marie-Paule Belle dies at 80
Marie-Paule Belle, the French composer and pianist known for her playful and feminist lyrics, died on July 25 at age 80. She rose to fame in the 1970s with songs celebrating freedom of thought and life, often co-written with her partner, Belgian writer Françoise Mallet-Joris. Her best-known hit is "La Parisienne."
Key facts
- Marie-Paule Belle died on July 25, 2026.
- She was 80 years old.
- She was a composer and pianist.
- Her songs celebrated freedom of thought and life.
- She often co-wrote with Françoise Mallet-Joris.
- Françoise Mallet-Joris was a Belgian writer and Belle's partner.
- Her best-known song is 'La Parisienne'.
- She became known in the 1970s.
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Artists
- Marie-Paule Belle
- Françoise Mallet-Joris