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 ArticlesBC Public Service Union Announces Tentative Deal to End Strike After 8 WeeksOct 26, 2025NDP Leadership Candidates Working on French Ahead of First Debate in MontrealOct 26, 2025Quebecers Have a Chance to Cast an Early Ballot Ahead of Nov. 2 Municipal ElectionOct 26, 2025Vancouver Authorities Should Have Known Festival Attacker Posed Threat, Lawsuit SaysOct 25, 2025Related TopicsCanadian singerCanadian SenatorCommentAdd to My ListSaveShare