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 ArticlesMuch of NL Under Winter Storm Warnings as Heavy Snow and Winds Hit the CoastDec 25, 2025Raids Carried out at Mexican Homes Linked to Former Olympian Ryan WeddingDec 25, 2025Christmas Cold for the West, Freezing Rain in Ontario, and Winter Storms in the EastDec 25, 2025Western and Northern Canada Braces for Chilly, Snowy ChristmasDec 24, 2025Related TopicsCanadian singerCanadian SenatorCommentAdd to My ListSaveShare