Artista a murit la spitalul Zollikerberg din Zürich, Elvetia.
Fiind descrisa drept "Marea Doamna a Eurovision", organizatorii competitiei muzicale transmit ca "intreaga familie Eurovision transmite condoleante celor dragi lui Lys".
We’re very sad to hear that Lys Assia - the Grande Dame of #Eurovision - has passed away. Our very first winner in 1956 and a huge supporter of the Contest ever since. The whole Eurovision family sends our condolences to Lys’ loved ones. https://t.co/15OE4arVAo @LysAssia pic.twitter.com/mOjoLw4l9G
— Eurovision (@Eurovision) March 24, 2018
Lys Assia a castigat in anul 1956 prima editie a concursului Eurovision, cantareata reprezentandu-si tara si in urmatorii doi ani, noteaza libertatea.ro.
In anul 1985 a fost invitata de onoare, iar in 2005 a cantat cu ocazia aniversarii a 50 de ani de la debutul competitiei.
Lys Assia, the first winner of #Eurovision who passed away today, took part in the Contest three times. Here we remember her performances: https://t.co/8HGA74Srse @LysAssia pic.twitter.com/PN7JP7sF9G
— Eurovision (@Eurovision) March 24, 2018
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