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.
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