Lyricist Marcel Lefebvre, who notably wrote texts for Ginette Reno, Roch Voisine and Céline Dion, died on Saturday at the age of 81.
The news was confirmed by relatives the following day. It was actor Jean-Marie Lapointe who confirmed the information to the QMI Agency on Sunday.
“What a great man leaving us. A few days following dad, his great accomplice,” said Jean-Marie Lapointe in his response.
Marcel Lefebvre left his mark on the Quebec art scene. He is particularly known for being the author of the title “Chante-la ta chanson” by Jean Lapointe, who died a few days ago. Mr. Lefebvre is also the architect behind the success of Diane Dufresne: “One day he will come my love”.
Big names in Quebec song like Ginette Reno and Roch Voisine have also sung his works. Along with Paul Baillargeon, Marcel Lefebvre wrote the lyrics to Celine Dion’s song “Une colombe”.
Director Pierre Seguin paid tribute to Marcel Lefebvre with a post on the social network Facebook. Mr. Seguin notably underlined the impact of Mr. Lefebvre on the artistic scene, but also in the world of .
“For 20 years, he was one of the most sought-following communicators in the world in Quebec, where his successes can no longer be counted,” he wrote. Marcel Lefebvre collaborated with Jacques Bouchard, considered the father of Quebec . He provided her with some memorable publicity ditties (jingles): “Les petits puddings Laura Secord” (performed by Nathalie Simard and René Simard) and “My bikini, my toothbrush” (performed by Dominique Michel) among others.
