Eddy Wally
Belgian singer and actor (1932–2016)
Eddy Wally (born Eduard René Van De Walle; 12 July 1932 – 6 February 2016) was a Belgian singer. He was nicknamed the "Voice of Europe". He was best known for his hits "Chérie" (1966), "Als marktkramer ben ik geboren" (1969) and "Ik spring uit een vliegmachien" (1996). He was also a popular meme in 2014.
Wally was born in Zelzate, East Flanders. He was married to Mariëtte Roegiers until her death in October 2012. They had a daughter, Marina Wally (born 1957), who became a singer. He retired in 2012 after poor health.
Wally died from a brain haemorrhage on 6 February 2016 in Zelzate. He was aged 83.[1]
References
change- ↑ "Eddy Wally (83) is overleden". Het Laatste Nieuws (in Dutch). 7 February 2016. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
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