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France Gall

Born
Oct 9, 1947
height
5'3" (or 159 cm) (Petite)
body type
Slim
nationality
French

Career

Active 1963 – 1997

Biography

About France Gall

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French singer France Gall, born Isabelle Geneviève Marie Anne Gall in Paris on October 9, 1947, became a star of the yé-yé movement. She won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1965 at just 17, representing Luxembourg with "Poupée de cire, poupée de son." Her career spanned from 1963 to 1997, over 34 years. She collaborated with Michel Berger, whom she married in 1976. Among her most successful singles are "Résiste," "Ella, elle l'a," and "Évidemment." Gall passed away on January 7, 2018, at the age of 70. She was petite, standing 5'3", with blonde hair and a slim, natural figure. Her legacy as a French pop icon remains influential.

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Died
Sunday 7th of January 2018 (age 70)
Years Active
1963-1997 (started around 15 years old; 34 years active)
Birthplace
Paris, Ile-de-France, France
Ethnicity
Caucasian
Sexuality
Straight

Body

Hair Color
Blonde

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How did France Gall's early career lead to Eurovision success?

Gall began her career in 1963 at around age 15. By 1965, at age 17, she won the Eurovision Song Contest for Luxembourg, which launched her international fame.

What was the relationship between France Gall and Michel Berger?

Michel Berger was a singer-songwriter who collaborated with Gall; they married in 1976. Their partnership influenced her later music.

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