Italo-Egyptian singer and actress who achieved massive success in the Francophone world but lived a life marked by tragedy, ultimately committing suicide in 1987.
"Dalida (1933-1987) was a singer and actress. She was born in Egypt, but made her fame in France. She is one of the greatest selling singers of all time. Unknown in the English speaking world, she is famous in the Francophone sphere on levels comparable to Édith Piaf."