Until then, she sang, she imitated, she went on stage… But If Liane Foly had been told one day that she was going to be part of the traditional Legion of Honor promotion on January 1st, would she have believed it? However, the 61-year-old artist is indeed part of the list of 352 distinguished people This year. A magnificent way to end the year 2023 for the singerWe all have the right” and start 2024. It must be said that the Legion of Honor, created by Napoleon in 1802, is the highest French national distinction. A prize which aims to reward citizens, known or not, for their “commitment to serving the general interest“.
Shortly after hearing the happy news, André Manoukian’s ex spoke on her Instagram account : “What joy, what honor” she exclaimed before adding these words: “Infinite gratitude. Thank you France, thank you life“. Wonderful news for the artist who is currently a hit with his last show (The Madwoman goes back to her thesis). An impressive success which will push the Lyonnaise to get back on the stage in 2024 and 2025 for this one on stage.
352 French people, in total, decorated
Besides Liane Foly, other personalities well known to the general public join the list of the Legion of Honor promotion of January 1st. Host Thierry Ardisson was also promoted to rank of knight. Furthermore, Vladimir Cosma, composer, violinist and conductor was raised to the rank of officer. On the sporting side, note that two big names were honored : rugby player Frédéric Michalak, coach of Racing 92, and tennis player Marion Bartoli.
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