Dalida’s life was a series of tragedies, despite the phenomenal success she met from a professional point of view. Died on May 3, 1987 at the age of 54, she will never have found the love she was desperately looking for, as we might see in the words of her songs. She has therefore been in the grip of chronic depression in recent years of her life. The real reasons for his suicide have so far not yet been completely elucidated. All we know is that she had to dine with François Naudy on the evening of May 2, but the latter would have decided their return. A situation that plunged her into a deep disarray, so much so that she came to swallow a whole bottle of barbiturates with alcohol. This product intended to accentuate the effects of drugs.
A tragic night
Dalida’s inert body was only found in the evening of May 3, 1987 by its dresses. The singer who still took the trouble to leave a few words to her fans. just like his companion at the time. She also apologized to her brother Orlando. The latter who always keeps a place of choice for her in her heart. Taken nostalgia for her sister, so he decided to share a photo in which she was particularly serene on the beach. Dressed in a magnificent two -piece jersey, the singer displayed a sublime body devoid of faults. A naturalness that immediately made the public react. Especially when you know that at the time, photo filters were not as widespread as they are today.
It was hardly if Orlando posted this magnificent photo of Dalida that the reactions were not long in coming. This is the proof that despite the years that passed following her suicide, the singer is still in the hearts of her fans. Even the generations who did not know it were completely under the spell of this unprecedented cliché. You have to believe that its tragic history punctuated by its resounding success made it this eternal celebrity. A star that his songs continue to bring to life over time. We wonder what it would be if it was still of this world at a time when we are publishing this article.
A woman loved by all
Dalida’s death affected many media personalities of the time. You have to believe that no one expected it to end up taking action. François Mitterrand, then President of the Republic, even pronounced a few words in public in order to pay tribute to him. Just like Charles Aznavour, Sheila or Brigitte Bardot. All this without counting on all his fans who gathered at the Madeleine church for her funeral. They were estimated at 40,000 to have been present on this day of May 7, 1987. This singer will have brought an indelible imprint in French musical culture in general. That’s why it’s still so popular. His brother Orlando continues to shine in a thousand lights and enjoy life with his loved ones. This does not prevent him from thinking regarding his sister that he would still like to have by his side.
