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Dalida was an internationally acclaimed singer and actress of Italian descent, born in Egypt and later based in France. She became one of the most successful performers in European history, known for her multilingual repertoire spanning French, Italian, Arabic, and other languages.Born in Cairo, Egypt, Dalida won Miss Egypt 1954 before launching her singing career in Paris. She achieved massive success with over 140 million records sold worldwide, recording in 10 languages. Her career included 55 gold records and notable film appearances. Despite professional triumphs, her personal life was marked by profound tragedies including multiple suicides of loved ones and her own battles with depression.

• Dalida's first husband and collaborator, Lucien Morisse, died by suicide in 1970 after their divorce
• Her lover Luigi Tenco, an Italian singer, died by suicide in her presence after their song failed at the Sanremo Festival in 1967
• Her former partner Richard Chanfray (known as 'Count of St. Germain') died by suicide in 1983
• Dalida herself died by suicide in 1987 at age 54, leaving a note reading 'Life is unbearable... Forgive me'
• She was the first artist to receive a diamond disc in France (1981) for cumulative sales achievements