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 ArticlesMontreal Launches Blitz to Repair ‘Catastrophic’ Number of Potholes Plaguing RoadwaysFeb 05, 2026British Man Who Lived in Vancouver Convicted in Overdose Deaths of US ServicemenFeb 05, 2026Three Nova Scotia Youths on Hockey Team Face Sexual Assault Charges After HazingFeb 05, 2026Auto Repair Shops Face Big Hurdles as Cars Get More Technologically Advanced: ReportFeb 05, 2026Related TopicsCanadian singerCanadian SenatorCommentAdd to My ListSaveShare