At 96, Hugues Aufray hasn’t given up his guitar and microphone. The singer continues his career and concerts across France, much to the delight of his fans who have been following him for years. In 2023, the interpreter of “Santiano” even remarried his younger partner Murielle Mégévand, 45 years his junior, whom he met on a TGV journey between Paris and Geneva.
Although not planning to start a new family due to his advanced age, the artist is enjoying a second youth with his wife. “With Muriel, we are very happy, we do not have children yet. I think it’s something that needs to be forgotten because I am old. It’s possible but I don’t know if it’s desirable for the child,” he shared on TF1’s “Sept à Huit” in 2025.
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– Hugues Aufray, a popular French singer, continues to perform despite his age and remarried a younger woman in 2023.
Fact Check:
– The singer remarried a woman who is 45 years younger than him. —
Hugues Aufray Denies Rumors of His Death
Always very active, Hugues Aufray unfortunately falls victim to fake news about his health and even death. In a video posted on his Facebook account, the singer debunked rumors circulating on social media that falsely claimed he was ill or deceased. This situation was shocking and inappropriate for the nonagenarian, prompting him to speak out against the misleading information.
“Incredibly, I find out that I’m sick. Some even think I’ve left this world, in other words, I’m dead. These are Facebook pirates,” he denounced, pointing fingers at “youngsters who have fun writing senseless news that make no sense.”
Angry but resolute, Hugues Aufray confirmed that he is “in perfect health.” “I’m currently on tour,” he revealed. “It’s going very well, the venues are full. So come say hello, or come to the show if you wish, but you will see that I am in good health, everything is going very well… Hugues Aufray is here, he is alive, and he says good evening!”
Fact Check:
– Hugues Aufray addressed false reports about his health and mortality on social media, clarifying that he is well and actively performing.
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Hugues Aufray Caught in a Scam
While upset about the false reports of illness and death, Hugues Aufray is particularly outraged by the scam surrounding him. “What’s more serious is that they ask you for money,” he lamented. “This story is not funny at all. And they ask for money because I think they sell you little hearts. So to all of you, I say: beware of these young scammers. Beware of fake Facebook Hugues Aufray.” It’s a warning he hopes reaches all his dedicated fans.
Fact Check:
– Hugues Aufray warns fans about scammers asking for money in his name and urges caution against fake Facebook profiles impersonating him.
