French musicians died because of Parkinson's disease

Here are 1 famous musicians from France died in Parkinson's disease:

Franck Pourcel

Franck Pourcel (August 14, 1913 Marseille-November 12, 2000 Neuilly-sur-Seine) also known as Frank Pourcel, Pourcel, Franck or J.W. Stole was a French bandleader, musician and conductor.

Discography: This Is Pourcel, Concorde, 100 All Time Greatest Hits, Somewhere My Love, Succès de Films, Classics: Franck Pourcel Conducts, Originals, Volume 3, Originals, Volume 4, Originals, Volume 2 and . Genres related to him: Easy listening.

Franck Pourcel started playing music at a young age, learning to play several instruments including violin and piano. He began his career as a touring musician playing with different bands in France before forming his own orchestra in the 1950s. Among his most popular songs were "La Mer," "Only You," and "I Will Follow Him". Pourcel was known for his lush, sweeping orchestral arrangements that helped define the easy listening genre. He won several awards throughout his career including a Grand Prix du Disque award in 1959. In addition to his successful music career, Pourcel also composed music for films and television, including the hit French series Les Cinq Dernières Minutes. He continued to perform and record music until his death in 2000.

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