AZNAVOUR TO BE HONORARY OFFICER OF ORDER OF CANADA

Windsor Star
Ontario
July 5, 2008 Saturday

Legendary French singer Charles Aznavour is being named an honorary
officer of the Order of Canada, an appointment given to non-Canadians.

Gov. Gen. Michaelle Jean will present the award today at her official
residence at the Citadelle of Quebec, the day before Aznavour is
scheduled to perform as part of Quebec City’s 400th anniversary
celebrations.

Aznavour, 84, was born in Paris to Armenian immigrants and began
performing as a boy. Known as the Frank Sinatra of France, he was
discovered by Edith Piaf and has recorded some 1,000 songs in a
career spanning 60 years. He has also appeared in more than 60 movies,
including Francois Truffaut’s Shoot the Piano Player (1960).