Moroccan musicians died when they were 78
Here are 2 famous musicians from Morocco died at 78:
Larbi Benbarek
Larbi Benbarek (June 16, 1914 Casablanca-September 16, 1992 Casablanca) was a Moroccan personality.
He was a legendary footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. He was known for his speed, dribbling skills, and ability to create scoring opportunities. He had a successful career playing for several clubs in France and Spain, including Atletico Madrid, OGC Nice, and Stade Français. He also represented the Moroccan national team and was one of the first African footballers to play for a European club. Off the field, Benbarek was highly respected for his humility and sportsmanship, and is remembered as a pioneer and icon of Moroccan and African football history.
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Amidou
Amidou (August 2, 1935 Rabat-September 19, 2013 Paris) also known as Hamidou Ben Messaoud, Amidou Ben Messaoud or Hamidou Benmassoud was a Moroccan actor. His child is Souad Amidou.
Amidou began his career in French cinema in the 1960s and appeared in over 80 film and TV productions. He often played supporting roles and was best known for his work in international films, including "The Day of the Jackal" (1973), "Ronin" (1998), and "Munich" (2005). He was awarded the Moroccan Order of Ouissam Alaouite in 2003 for his contributions to the arts. Aside from acting, Amidou was also a trained sculptor and painter. He passed away in 2013 in Paris at the age of 78.
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