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 ArticlesUnion Warns of Public Safety Risks as Transport Canada Cuts JobsFeb 09, 2026Inquiry Report on Scandal at Quebec Auto Insurance Board to Be Released Feb. 16Feb 09, 2026Eddie Bauer Looks to Sell Canadian Stores Amid Financial StrugglesFeb 09, 2026Mustangs to Hold Benefit Game for Hockey Players Who Died in Alberta Highway CrashFeb 08, 2026Related TopicsCanadian singerCanadian SenatorCommentAdd to My ListSaveShare