France Singer Caterina Valente dies at the age of 93

The famous singer Caterina Valente ("All Paris is dreaming of love") from the 50s and 60s has died. She died peacefully in her home in Lugano, Switzerland, on September 9 at the age of 93, her press spokesman Günther Huber told the German Press Agency, citing her sons.

"At the request of the deceased, the funeral was held in strict privacy and there will be no further ceremonies or memorial services," he reported. The family asked that their privacy be respected.

Valente created evergreens

In her long career, Valente created evergreens that are still well-known today: "Ganz Paris träumt von der Liebe", "Tschau, Tschau, Bambina" or "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Honolulu Strandbikini". She sang in German, Italian, French, English and many other languages.

The entertainer also became famous for her versatile voice: she sang chansons, jazz and pop songs. After receiving the Bambi in 2005, she withdrew into private life but remained active on Facebook, among other things. She often wrote there with her mischievous humor, such as "Age is not for wimps".

Valente was born in Paris in 1931 to a couple of Italian musicians. The family had been active in show business for generations. Valente was already touring with her parents in the 1930s, sometimes even performing on stage.