Jacques Brel is one of the most emblematic singers of his generation. The artist conquered the crowds with his essential hits. His sudden disappearance in 1978 left thousands of fans inconsolable. This year, the star would have blown his 93 years. To celebrate this posthumous anniversary, his relatives and admirers have organized countless tributes. According to our colleagues from Figaro, his famous boat will be honored at Zeebruggein Belgium, his country of origin.
With this ship, Jacques Bruel lived many adventures alongside Maddly Bamy, his last companion. Together, they sailed to the most beautiful places in the world. The duo met on the set of Claude Lelouche’s feature film “L’aventure, c’est l’aventure” in 1971. Jacques Brel also had good times on the boat with other members of his family. Like his second daughter named France (1953) born of his relationship with Thérèse Michielsen.
If the interpreter of “Do not leave me” was very close to his younger sister, their relationship was sometimes tumultuous. Still according to our colleagues in 1974, Jacques Brel traveled on board his boat with his daughter. But the latter would have had a hard time accepting that Maddly Bamy was also part of it. In the book “Jacques Brel, a life” of Olivier Todd made some confidences on this voyage which turned to the drama.
“France is seasick. Tensions on board are growing. After twenty-seven days of crossing, the trio landed on February 3, 1975 in Fort-de-France. France who thought she was the boss if not the only woman on board disembarks”, underlined the author. The merry troop will then put down their suitcases on the Marquesas Islands. A place cherished by the singer. There, he will take the opportunity to recharge his batteries. During his stopover in the Canary Islands, the interpreter of “Vesoul” learns that he is suffering from cancer after suffering terrible chest pain. Jacques Brel will have surgery in Brussels then he will leave for new adventures in the sun.
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