The singer was awarded the Wallenberg medal in 2011 in honor of his parents, who saved Jews during the Second World War.
French singer Charles Aznavour has died at the age of 94, French media reported on Monday, citing his spokesman. Aznavour, who was born Shahnour Varinag Aznavourian in Paris to Armenian parents, sold more than 100 million records in 80 countries.
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