Considered one of the stars of the international opera scene, Jodie Devos died this Sunday.
The Belgian soprano died of cancer at the age of 35.
“The opera world loses one of its stars”. On The Opéra-Comique, where Jodie Devos trained and performed, pays tribute to the Belgian singer. The soprano died of cancer on Sunday at the age of 35, the agency that represented her announced. “It is with infinite sadness that we announce the death of our artist Jodie Devos in Paris on June 16, 2024,” wrote the Intermezzo agency, which had managed his career since 2016, on Facebook.
The opera world loses one of its stars
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“An exceptional, luminous personality loved by all, her sudden departure leaves a huge void in the hearts of all those who were lucky enough to know her. All our thoughts are with his family and loved ones.” continues the agency.
This soprano, “considered one of the most talented lyrical artists of her generation”is dead “following breast cancer which forced her to cancel several commitments”said Intermezzo in a press release.
She would normally sing in Antonio Vivaldi’s opera “L’Olimpiade” at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, starting June 20. Trained in Namur, London and at the Académie de l’Opéra-Comique in Paris, she had performed on numerous stages in Europe, as well as in Bombay and Quebec.
