Popular Belgian singer Claudine Luypaerts, well known as Maurane has died aged 57.
The award-winning singer died on Monday, few days after she gave her first stage performance in two years. According to BBC, Maurane was found dead at her home in Schaerbeek, near Brussels, on Monday evening.
Maurane gained global fame from her role in a TV talent show for young singers, Nouvelle Star (New Star).
She was forced to put her singing career on hold in 2016 because of problems with her vocal cords. Maurane was also known for her star performance with big names like Celine Dion and Johnny Hallyday.
She had returned to the stage in Brussels at the weekend, taking part in a concert in tribute to the late Jacques Brel. She was preparing to embark on a continental tour in 2019. As at the time of this report, the cause of death is still unknown.
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