FRENCH singer Charles Aznavour has died at the age of 94, bringing an end to a career that produced over 1000 songs.

His spokesman made the announcement to French media today, and his passing was confirmed by the French Culture Ministry.

5 Armenian-born French singer Charles Aznavour performs during the 'Grand Concert de la Francophonie' held in honor of Armenia Credit: EPA

Aznavour was best known for his song She.

Described as "France's Frank Sinatra", he had a range of hit songs in multiple languages, including Toi Et Moi, La Mama and For Me Formidable.

Aznavour was born Shahnour Varinag Aznavourian in Paris to Armenian parents, and sold more than 100 million records in 80 countries.

In 2017 Aznavour was awarded his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

He reportedly died on Sunday night at his home in Alpilles.

Charles Aznavour - La Bohème music video

5 Aznavour acted as Armenia's ambassador to Switzerland Credit: EPA

Aznavour wrote over 1,300 songs and recorded over 1,400 during his long carrier, and sung in eight languages, according to his website.

In 2017, Aznavour and his son, Nicolas Aznavour, established the Aznavour Foundation, which focuses on educational, social and cultural programs in Armenia.

He also served as Armenia's ambassador to Switzerland in the past.

Aznavour began his career peddling his music to French artists of the 1940s and 1950s such as Edith Piaf, Maurice Chevalier and Charles Trenet.

5 French singing star Charles Aznavour at the Savoy before his London concert at the Albert Hall in 1970 Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd

He discovered his talent for penning songs while performing in cabarets with partner Pierre Roche, with Roche playing the piano and Aznavour singing.

It was after World War Two that Piaf took notice of the duo and took them with her on a tour of the United States and Canada, with Aznavour composing some of her most popular hits.

The young Aznavour grew up on Paris' Left Bank. His father was a singer who also worked as a cook and restaurant manager, and his mother was an actress.

Aznavour's first public performances were at Armenian dances where his father and older sister Aida sang, and the young Charles danced.

President Emmanuel Macron was a big fan of Aznavour and sang many of his songs during karaoke nights with friends when he was a student, according to former classmates.

At only 5 foot 3 inches, the man was an unlikely heartthrob.

5 French Singer Charles Aznavour rehearses for television show "Musique and Music" at Paris Empire Theater in 1978 Credit: Sygma

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Tributes flowed on Twitter after the news broke, including from media commentator Piers Morgan: "One of the greatest singers the world has seen & such an intelligent, eloquent, graceful & charming man."

Others thanked him for his music, and commented on his contributions to French culture.

One fan tweeted: "Over an eight-decade career he broke a string of taboos, not least singing about homosexuality and questioning old tropes around masculinity. Sang in any number of languages and also acted brilliantly."

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