CanadaJean Lapointe, Singer, Actor and Retired Canadian Senator, Dies at 86SavePrintJean Lapointe arrives at the Gala Olivier awards ceremony in Montreal, Dec. 8, 2019. The Canadian Press/Graham HughesThe Canadian Press11/18/2022|Updated: 11/18/2022 Jean Lapointe, the beloved Quebec singer, actor and comedian who was later appointed to the Senate, has died at age 86.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Canadian PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesConservatives Seek to Remove Barriers to Shipping Alcohol Across Provincial BordersMar 10, 2026Convicted Killer Allan Legere, New Brunswick’s ‘Monster of the Miramichi,’ Dead at 78Mar 10, 2026Carney Heading to Norway to Watch NATO Exercises, Meet With PMMar 09, 2026Major Ice Storm Headed to Southern Quebec, up to 35 Mm of Freezing Rain Over 24 HoursMar 09, 2026Related TopicsCanadian singerCanadian SenatorCommentAdd to My ListSaveShare