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Sophie Garel dead at age 84, French media presenter and singer

Sophie Garel, the French media presenter and singer, died on May 14, 2026, at the age of 84.

Born Lucienne Gabrielle Garcia in Oran, French Algeria, on April 22, 1942, she was a radio and television personality who performed under the stage name Sophie Garel. She represented Luxembourg in the Eurovision Song Contest 1968, finishing fifth with the duet “Nous vivrons d’amour” alongside Chris Baldo.

In media, she was best known for her work on RTL’s “Les Grosses Têtes”.

Sophie Garel, 84, French media presenter and singer.

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