LBCI

REPORT: Georges Moustaki, who penned for Piaf, dies

Breaking Headlines

23-05-2013 | 07:31

Share

Share

REPORT: Georges Moustaki, who penned for Piaf, dies

Georges Moustaki, an Egyptian-born composer, singer and poet who wrote songs for Edith Piaf and other French stars, has died at age 79.

Marie-Ange Mirande of Moustaki's Paris-based production house said Thursday he died at his home in Nice overnight after a long illness. A memorial ceremony is planned Monday at the famed Pere Lachaise cemetery in Paris.

Tributes poured in from France's political and cultural leaders for Moustaki. Among songs he wrote for Piaf was "Milord."

Moustaki told French radio RTL in December that he wanted to be buried in Alexandria, Egypt, where he was born in 1934, and where "there is a cemetery that is the cemetery of free thinkers, and it is there that I want to rest for eternity."

AP

To watch the full report, please click on the video above

Breaking Headlines

Georges

Moustaki,

penned

Piaf,

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Trump says in 'final throes' of Middle East peace deal

00:50

Trump says in 'final throes' of Middle East peace deal

Regional escalation unfolds across Israel, Iran and Lebanon amid reciprocal strikes and diplomatic efforts

News Bulletin Reports

13:02

Regional escalation unfolds across Israel, Iran and Lebanon amid reciprocal strikes and diplomatic efforts

Jordan says will not be 'launching pad for any military action against Iran'

Middle East News

2026-02-02

Jordan says will not be 'launching pad for any military action against Iran'

Iran detains two vessels in the Gulf carrying smuggled fuel, state media says

Middle East News

2026-02-05

Iran detains two vessels in the Gulf carrying smuggled fuel, state media says

Videos

Rene Mouawad Airport in Qlayaat opening ceremony held in presence of Lebanese officials—Video

2026-06-06

Rene Mouawad Airport in Qlayaat opening ceremony held in presence of Lebanese officials—Video

Israeli army releases footage of first tank crossing Litani River toward Beaufort Castle

2026-05-31

Israeli army releases footage of first tank crossing Litani River toward Beaufort Castle

Iran uses cluster bombs to target Israel: AiTelly explains what happens when a missile is intercepted—Video

2026-03-25

Iran uses cluster bombs to target Israel: AiTelly explains what happens when a missile is intercepted—Video

At least 19 killed after strike destroys three-story building in Sir el-Gharbiyeh: Video

2026-03-08

At least 19 killed after strike destroys three-story building in Sir el-Gharbiyeh: Video

Israeli airstrike targets Beirut’s southern suburbs: Video

2026-03-06

Israeli airstrike targets Beirut’s southern suburbs: Video

Intense consecutive airstrikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs: Video

2026-03-05

Intense consecutive airstrikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs: Video

Israeli army launches evening airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs after evacuation warning

2026-03-05

Israeli army launches evening airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs after evacuation warning

Smoke rises over Beirut’s southern suburbs as Israel targets area: Video

2026-03-02

Smoke rises over Beirut’s southern suburbs as Israel targets area: Video

German President Steinmeier meets Lebanon's President Aoun at Baabda Palace—Video

2026-02-16

German President Steinmeier meets Lebanon's President Aoun at Baabda Palace—Video

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

President Aoun tells CNN Lebanon seeks ties with Iran based on mutual respect, calls for end to war with Israel

1

President Aoun tells CNN Lebanon seeks ties with Iran based on mutual respect, calls for end to war with Israel

After meeting Speaker Berri, US Ambassador outlines ceasefire, pilot zone plan in Lebanon

2

After meeting Speaker Berri, US Ambassador outlines ceasefire, pilot zone plan in Lebanon

Trump tells Israeli Channel 12 he warned Netanyahu against turning escalation into war with Iran

3

Trump tells Israeli Channel 12 he warned Netanyahu against turning escalation into war with Iran

US ambassador says Trump ‘always speaks about Lebanon’ as Washington ‘prioritizes’ Lebanese file

4

US ambassador says Trump ‘always speaks about Lebanon’ as Washington ‘prioritizes’ Lebanese file

Washington sources to LBCI: Ceasefire implementation depends on Hezbollah withdrawal south of Litani

5

Washington sources to LBCI: Ceasefire implementation depends on Hezbollah withdrawal south of Litani

Israel vows to press military campaign in Lebanon despite Iran's warnings

6

Israel vows to press military campaign in Lebanon despite Iran's warnings

Regional escalation unfolds across Israel, Iran and Lebanon amid reciprocal strikes and diplomatic efforts

7

Regional escalation unfolds across Israel, Iran and Lebanon amid reciprocal strikes and diplomatic efforts

Lebanon minister says 29 Lebanese army soldiers have been killed since March

8

Lebanon minister says 29 Lebanese army soldiers have been killed since March

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More