Jacques Brel
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1929
Birth
Jacques Brel was born on April 8, 1929.
1953
Moved to Paris
Brel left Belgium for Paris.
1957
Breakthrough Hit
Brel's song 'Quand on n'a que l'amour' became a hit.
1966
Stopped Performing
Brel announced he would stop performing on stage.
1967
Acted in 'Les Risques du métier'
Jacques Brel acted in the movie 'Les Risques du métier'
1968
Acted in 'La Bande à Bonnot'
Jacques Brel acted in the movie 'La Bande à Bonnot'
1969
Acted in 'Mon oncle Benjamin'
Jacques Brel acted in the movie 'Mon oncle Benjamin'
1972
Directed 'Franz'
Brel directed the movie 'Franz'.
1973
Directed 'Le Far West'
Brel directed the movie 'Le Far West'.
1973
Diagnosed with cancer
Brel was diagnosed with lung cancer.
1978
Death
Jacques Brel died on October 9, 1978.