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 ArticlesCanadian Tire Ordered to Pay Nearly $1.3 Million for False AdvertisingFeb 06, 2026Fitness Trial Begins for Man Accused of Killing BC Mountie Shaelyn Yang in 2022Feb 06, 2026Some US Alcohol to Return to Quebec Stores Before Quality Drops, Minister SaysFeb 06, 2026Montreal Launches Blitz to Repair ‘Catastrophic’ Number of Potholes Plaguing RoadwaysFeb 05, 2026Related TopicsCanadian singerCanadian SenatorCommentAdd to My ListSaveShare