Henri Fursy
1866–1929 (age 63)
Biography
Henri Fursy became a cherished voice of Parisian cabaret, singing and writing chansons that mingled humor with tenderness and evoked both the crowds of Montmartre and the heart of the city.
He also nurtured fellow performers and audiences alike, ensuring the vitality of the music halls, and his memory lingers at Cimetière de Saint-Ouen where admirers visit his resting place.