Over the course of her career, Dalida sold over 170 million records and achieved international success all over Europe, the Middle East and Japan.
She sang in over ten languages including English, Italian, French and Arabic, received over 90 gold records, starred in films, sold out concerts around the globe and became the first singer to receive platinum and diamond discs.
However, in 1987, Dalida’s brilliant career was tragically cut short when she committed suicide at the age of 54. Heartbreaking losses in her personal life became too much for the singer.
Her final words are said to have been,