New photo President Macron join stars including Carla Bruni to pay tribute to Charles Aznavour who died at 94

Celebrities and dignitaries gathered in Paris today to say goodbye to Charles Aznavour, the iconic singer known as France's Frank Sinatra, who died earlier this week aged 94.

The tribute ceremony in the French capital was attended not only by President Emmanuel Macron, but also his two predecessors Francois Hollande and Nicolas Sarkozy, as well as the leader of Armenia, country of Aznavour's roots.

Pallbearers carried Aznavour's Tricolour-draped coffin into the courtyard at the Les Invalides military museum where Napoleon is buried in the heart of the French capital.

Late legend: French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte walk behind Ulla Thorsell, wife of Charles Aznavour, and his children Katia, Seda, Nicolas and Mischa as they follow the late singer's coffin during a national tribute at the Hotel des Invalides in Paris on Friday

First wives: Both Brigitte and former President Nicolas Sarkozy's wife, model and singer Carla Bruni, wore black 

Somber: President Macron held his wife Brigitte's hand as they walked behind Aznavour's family

Remembered: Armenian-born French singer Charles Aznavour died on Monday, at the age of 94

Aznavour, whose global reach was enhanced by his ability to sing in half a dozen languages, died at his villa in the village of Mouries, in the southern French Alpilles region, in the night of last Sunday to Monday.

The 94-year-old sold upwards of 100 million records during his long career, with his best-known songs - besides the iconic anthem 'She' - including 'Hier Encore' (Yesterday When I Was Young), 'Apres l'Amour' (After Love) and 'La Boheme'.

Aznavour, born in Paris on May 22, 1924, to Armenian parents - his birth name Shahnour Aznavourian - grew up on the Left Bank of Paris and began performing at the age of nine.

In attendance: The presence of celebrities and dignitaries such as the former leaders of France was a testament to the impressive career and impact of Aznavour 

Past and present: President Macron shakes hands with former French Presidents Francois Hollande and Nicolas Sarkozy

French Republican guards carry the coffin of French-Armenian singer-songwriter Charles Aznavour during the national homage at the Invalides in Paris 

Paying his respect: Macron stood for a monent in silence by Aznavour's coffin, to honour the singer whose career spanned eight decades

Countryman: Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan pays his respects by the coffin of the French-Armenian singer

His first public performances were at Armenian gatherings where his father and older sister Aida sang while he danced.

He broke from the shadows penning songs for Edith Piaf in the years after World War Two, and later brought rapt audiences to their feet at venues as far away as New York's Carnegie Hall.

Macron, due to go on an official visit next week to Armenia that Aznavour had hoped to attend, stood side-by-side with Armenia's leaders for a ceremony that began with an army band rendition of Armenia's national anthem, then France's.  

The late singer's coffin was carried through the courtyard of the e Les Invalides military museum in Paris

Singers Mireille Mathieu, fourth from left, song writer Jean-Jacques Debout, sixth from left, and singer Enrico Mathias, fourth from right, were all in attendance

One icon's goodbye to another: Legendary French actor Jean-Paul Belmondo, aged 85, center, arrives to the ceremony

Paying homage: President Emmanuel Macron, delivers a speech during the tribute ceremony

Honored: Soldiers stand guard during a ceremony to pay a tribute to late singer Charles Aznavour in Paris

 

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