My heart is tight: Sheila pays tribute to her friend Alex Ligertwood, former singer of Santana who died at 79 years old.

She is one of the favorite artists of the French. Over more than 60 years of career, Sheila has managed to cross eras by constantly reinventing herself. This longevity makes her a true icon of popular music. And at the age of 80, the singer is not ready to retire. In fact, after a triumphant tour celebrating 60 years of career across France, Belgium, and Switzerland, she is currently presenting her new show that celebrates a lifetime of hits. Sheila has transitioned from yé-yé to disco, from pop to rock, with no less than 27 albums that have sold over 85 million copies.

A sweet revenge for someone who was initially banned from performing. “I worked with someone who was a record seller and it wasn’t in his interest. I had a very short health problem and after that, he used it to make me just do records. The idol era, I did not experience it as I should have,” she explained to Emilie Mazoyer on the show Decibels, broadcast on France 2.

Context: Sheila, a well-known French singer, continues to awe audiences with her talent and endurance in the music industry.

Fact Check: Sheila was forbidden to perform at the beginning of her career, which led to challenges and struggles in convincing people of her singing abilities.

Sheila announces the passing of her friend Alex Ligertwood, former singer of Santana

On Monday, May 4, Sheila paid tribute to one of her close friends on her Instagram account. She was saddened by the loss of the Scottish singer and guitarist Alex Ligertwood, known for his participation in the group Santana, formed around the legendary guitarist Carlos Santana. “It is with immense sadness and a broken heart that I announce the departure of my dear and sweet Alex Ligertwood, my husband for 25 years, whom I have known for 36 years,” said Shawn Brogan on Facebook. She mentioned that the singer peacefully passed away in his sleep two weeks after his last concert.

This news deeply moved Sheila. “It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of my friend Alex Ligertwood, the former singer of Santana. He has joined Keith Olsen, who left before him,” the singer wrote on Instagram.

Context: Sheila mourns the loss of her friend and fellow musician Alex Ligertwood, expressing her sorrow and memories of their time together.

Fact Check: Alex Ligertwood, known for his association with Santana, has passed away, leaving a void in the hearts of those who knew him.

Sheila pays a touching tribute to her late son

On April 7, Sheila also paid tribute to her son Ludovic Chancel, who passed away on July 7, 2017. April 7 is an important date for the singer, as it corresponds to her son’s birth date. “April 7… ‘the most beautiful of my days’,” she wrote on Instagram, alongside a black and white photo of her taking care of her son when he was just a baby. A heartfelt tribute.