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French singer Aznavour dies at the age of 94

French singer Aznavour dies at the age of 94

By Reuters

FILE PHOTO: French singer Charles Aznavour attends the annual dinner of CCAF (Co-ordination Council of Armenian organisations of France), in Paris, France, February 8, 2017. Picture taken February 8, 2017. Photo: REUTERS

PARIS: French singer Charles Aznavour has died at the age of 94, French media reported on Monday, 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.