Frank Michael
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Franco Gabelli (7 May 1947 – 12 June 2026), better known by the stage name Frank Michael, was a Belgian singer of Italian origin. He reportedly sold millions of albums throughout the world. Life and career At the age of three, Franco's family left Italy and resided in Seraing, province of Liège, Belgium. At age 16, he started working as a television electronics technician. His singing career was launched with the 1974 single "Je ne peux vivre sans toi," released on RCA. He was popular at live concerts and released a number of albums that charted in France and Belgium. His best songs came from his collaboration with Michel Mallory, although he worked with many other songwriters as well. In 2003, he also released a homage album entitled Thank You Elvis with 15 tracks of Elvis Presley in French and Italian. He remains popular particularly with the older generations. In 2004, he received the Belgian Order of the Crown. Michael died from lung cancer on 12 June 2026, at the age of 79.
Career
- 1947Born
- 2026Passed away
- Won Officer of the Order of the Crown
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- •Place of birth: Bedonia
- •Citizenship: Belgium, Italy
- •Known as: chansonnier, musician, singer
- •Genre: pop music
- •Plays: voice
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