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 ArticlesQuebec Economy Minister Considering Bid to Replace Departing François LegaultJan 15, 2026CRTC Launches Study to Help Canadians Find Information About Cellphone Coverage GapsJan 15, 2026Bombardier Looks to Expand Capacity With New Montreal-Area Manufacturing CentreJan 15, 2026Top Court to Look at Whether Challenge of Ethics Ruling in Trudeau Case Can ProceedJan 14, 2026Related TopicsCanadian singerCanadian SenatorCommentAdd to My ListSaveShare