Areski Belkacem: key obituary facts
Is Areski Belkacem dead? Yes. Areski Belkacem died on June 1, 2026, at age 86.
Cause of death: Areski Belkacem's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Areski Belkacem known for?
He was known as French singer, multi-instrumentalist, comedian and composer.
More about Areski Belkacem
Born: 23 January 1940.
Place of birth: Versailles.
Gender: male.
Occupation: film actor, film score composer, singer, actor, composer, musician.
Nationality: France.
Spouse: Brigitte Fontaine.
Children: Ali Belkacem.
Career began: 1968.
Career ended: 2026.
Also known as: Areski.
Instruments: Singer, composer.
Areski Belkacem, a French singer, musician and composer, died on June 1, 2026, at the age of 86.
Also known simply as Areski, he was born on January 23, 1940, in Versailles. His career began in 1968 and spanned nearly six decades, during which he worked as a singer, multi-instrumentalist and composer, with credits that also included film acting and film scoring.
He was married to Brigitte Fontaine and had one child, Ali Belkacem.