Dalida (17 January 1933 – 3 May 1987), also known as Iolanda Cristina Gigliotti, was an Italian-French singer and actress. She sang in eleven languages and sold millions of records internationally. Her best-known songs are “Bambino”, “Gondolier”, “Les enfants du Pirée”, “Le temps des fleurs”, “Darla dirladada”, “J’attendrai”, and “Paroles, paroles” featuring spoken word by Alain Delon.
She was born on 17 January 1933 in in Cairo, Kingdom of Egypt. She began her career in the 1950s as a singer in France. She had a successful career spanning several decades and recorded many hits in multiple languages, including French, Italian, German, Arabic, and English. She sold over 170 million records worldwide and received numerous awards and accolades throughout her career. Dalida was known for her powerful voice and emotive performances. She also acted in several films, including “La Fille de l’Eau” (1956) and “La vie continue” (1958). In 1987, Dalida committed suicide on 03 May 1987 the age of 54 due to personal issues. Despite her tragic death, her legacy continues to live on through her music and cultural impact.
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