Jeanine Deckers

Jeanine Deckers, 'The Singing Nun'

Country

Belgium

Birth - Death

1933 - 1985

Occupation

Religion

Description

Member of the Dominican Order, better known as The Singing Nun, or Soeur Sourire. Notable for her international hit song 'Dominique' (1963). The movie 'The Singing Nun' (1965) is about her life. Left the convent in 1966. Committed suicide.

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0812123/bio
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUzY-W2klT4
• http://www.theguardian.com/world/2009/apr/28/singing-nun-jeannine-deckers

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