Charles Aznavour, born Shahnour Vaghinag Aznavourian (Paris, May 22, 1924 – Mouriès, October 1, 2018), was a French-Armenian singer-songwriter, actor, and diplomat, considered one of the most important songwriters and performers in French music. Over a career spanning more than seventy years, he composed over 1,200 songs and sold more than 180 million records worldwide. His most celebrated hits include iconic songs such as "La Bohème," "She," "Hier Encore," "For Me Formidable," and "Com'è triste Venezia," often performed in multiple languages. His distinctive voice and expressive intensity made him a global icon. Alongside his music career, he cultivated a significant film career, acting in over 60 films, including François Truffaut's *Shoot the Piano Player* and *The Tin Drum*. He received numerous accolades, including the Legion of Honour in France and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 1998, a CNN and Time poll named him "Entertainer of the Century." Deeply attached to his roots, he also served as Armenia's Ambassador to Switzerland.