Catherine Ringer, singer of Les Rita Mitsouko, dies at 68

Catherine Ringer, the iconic singer of the French rock duo Les Rita Mitsouko, died on September 14, 2026, at the age of 68, from a sudden and aggressive cancer. Her children announced her death to Agence France-Presse. Ringer, born in Suresnes in 1957, co-founded the band with Fred Chichin, achieving fame in the 1980s with hits like "Marcia Baïla." After Chichin's death in 2007, she continued performing their music and pursued a solo career. She was still active in 2026, having performed in Paris in February.