Charles Aznavour poses on his Walk of Fame star. Photo: AFPFrench icon Charles Aznavour, one of the 20th century's most prolific entertainers who continues to write and perform at 93, was honoured on Thursday with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The star, who is also credited in more than 60 movies, defied detractors who pointed to his unconventional looks to become one of France's most iconic singers, dubbed the country's Frank Sinatra. Aznavour delivered a brief message thanking well-wishers, explaining that he rarely speaks publicly in English as he doesn't feel his command of the language is good enough. 'An actor who sings'Born Shahnour Varinag Aznavourian in Paris to Armenian immigrants on May 22, 1924, Aznavour has sold more than 100 million records.

Source: The Local August 25, 2017 07:07 UTC