Nana Mouskouri, singing legend, celebrated her 90th birthday on October 13. Guest on the set of C to you this Tuesday, October 15, she was entitled to very special attention: a cake and candles to celebrate her 9 decades. The singer, who recently announced the end of her career, was deeply touched by this surprise party. “90 years old, I don’t believe it“, she confided, visibly moved by the nice surprise that the columnists had in store for her. While she blows out her candles in France, Nana now aspires to a quieter future, far from the spotlight.
Nana Mouskouri announces her retirement at the age of 90
A few days ago, when she had not yet celebrated her 90th birthday, Nana Mouskouri officially confirmed that she would retire permanently. In an interview given to our colleagues at Parisianshe confided that she no longer wanted to risk “fall on stage“and wished”stay dignified” in his farewell to the public. “During Covid-19, I lost strength. I was hospitalized for a month in the emergency room and, when I went out, I fell into the house. I don’t like to say this because I don’t want people to be sad, but it’s the truth. Since then, I have been careful“, she explained, lucid and aware of her state of health. This decision, although difficult, is the culmination of a reflection begun several years ago. The singer, who had already considered withdrawing in 2008, seems now ready to officially pass the torch.
Nana Mouskouri celebrates her 90th birthday alongsideAnne-Élisabeth Lemoine on the set of C to you
Despite this decision to leave the stage for good, there was no question of thinking about the end of his career on his birthday. On the set of C to youthe party was in full swing. Invited this Tuesday, October 15 in the show broadcast on France 5, Nana Mouskouri had a nice surprise. Indeed, right in the middle of the program, the music “Happy Birthday” rang out, and one of the columnists appeared with a birthday cake. Standing up, Nana Mouskouri was more than touched by this attention: “You’re going to make me cry, because as you get older, you get smaller (…)It makes me cry“, she admitted, her voice trembling. Presumably moved, she blew out her candles after making a wish kept secret.
