Patachou

Henriette Ragon (10 June 1918 – 30 April 2015), better known by her stage name Patachou, was a French actress and singer. She appeared on stage, television and movies between 1953 and 2006. She also wrote at least twenty songs. On 1 January 2009, she was awarded the Legion of Honour.

Patachou in May 1961.

Patachou was born in Paris. Her son, Pierre Billon (born 1946), is a songwriter.

Patachou died on 30 April 2015 in Paris, aged 96.^[1]