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.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Canadian PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesSettlement Reached in National Class-Action Lawsuit Over Drug Rexulti: Law FirmAug 23, 2025Quebec College Facing $30M Fine Over English Student Enrolment Postpones First DayAug 23, 2025Firefighting Efforts Continue in Atlantic Canada as Large Storm Passes OffshoreAug 23, 2025For Trappers, the Land Is Their Office—wildfires Have Them Bracing for the WorstAug 23, 2025Related TopicsCanadian singerCanadian SenatorCommentAdd to My ListSaveShare