Rachid Taha passed away in the night from Tuesday to Wednesday at the age of 59.

The deceased, who suffered from a heart attack , died in Paris, revealed Le Parisien.

“It is with regret and immense sadness that his son Lyes, his family and relatives, his friends and his record label Naïve, announce the death of artist Rachid Taha, following a heart attack overnight at his home in the Lilas [near Paris],” read the statement sent to AFP, France24 reported.



Ex-leader of the group Carte de séjour or “Card of stay”, and member of 1,2,3 Soleils or “Suns”, the singer’s new album was due to be released in 2019. He is known for renewing the best known song “Ya Rayah”.



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