French singer Nicole Croisille, of 'A Man and a Woman' fame, dies at 88
Croisille died "following a long illness" in Paris during the night of Tuesday-Wednesday, Jacques Metges said.
"Until the end, she fought with lots of force and courage," he added.
Croisille was best known internationally for her work on the film soundtrack of "A Man and a Woman", including the solo "Today it's You" and several duets.
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