Enrico Macias is 85 years old: who is Suzy Leyris, the deceased woman of his life? – Gala

Singer known, recognized and appreciated by the majority of French people, Enrico Macias, or Gaston Ghrenassia of his real name, celebrates his 85th birthday this Monday, December 11. A very good age for the singer of Girls from my country or even Beggar of love, who unfortunately can no longer celebrate his birthday alongside the love of his life, Suzy Leyris, died in 2008 following the unfortunate consequences of a long-term heart condition. Staying with her for more than 45 years, the man who is also the cousin of a famous journalist truly experienced the love of a lifetime alongside his wife, daughter of the famous singer Raymond Leyris.

It was at the beginning of the 1960s that the artist, then a member of his future father-in-law’s orchestra, meets the person who will change his life. Both passionate about music, they united with each other during an incredible ceremony in 1962 and together experienced the singer’s rise over the years: “She was his pillar, she was his accomplice, his advisor, gave her opinion on the songs” revealed Jocya, the couple’s daughter to our colleagues at Parisian in 2019. However, by his children’s own admission, Enrico Macias did not not always been an exemplary husband with regard to his partner, particularly regarding fidelity: “My father was and still is fun-loving and has never been loyal. But as he says himself: he always came home. And my mother was truly the woman of his life.” added the singer’s daughter. Due to her greatness of soul, Suzy Leyris has always forgiven her husband for his antics, which has allowed the couple to get through the years.

Enrico Macias: his confidences after the disappearance of his wife

Unfaithful, but deeply in love and attached to his wife, the singer has not experienced worse pain than her disappearance, which occurred 15 years ago. An event and a mourning about which he confided several times to microphones and cameras: “The pain is still intense. Since her disappearance, I haven’t wanted to change apartments, so that she can be with me all the time and protect me.” he had notably confided in 50′ Inside in February 2022 with Nikos Aliagas. Still deeply attached to her, the singer knows everything he owes to his wife and salutes the humility she showed: “She never had a big head like, ‘I’m Enrico Macias’ wife.’ […] everyone who met her fell more in love with Suzy than with me” he admitted. A truly great love that even death could not stop.

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