Ève Gagnier (November 12, 1930 – September 19, 1984) was an actress and singer in

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, Canada. The daughter of René Gagnier, a musician, conductor and composer, she was born in

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and was educated at the

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, studying voice with

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, piano with and harp with Marcel Grandjany. In 1957, Gagnier took on the role of Tite-Ange in the film ', followed by the same role in the television series '; this first brought her to the attention of the Quebec public. From 1954 to 1966, she performed as a singer on the program ''L'Heure du concert''. She went on to perform in various

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s and musical comedies on stage and on CBC radio and television. She also provided voices for various children's programs such as '' Passe-Partout'' (as Cannelle). Her sister Claire was also a well-known singer. She died in Montreal at the age of 53 at the

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after suffering from kidney problems. Rue Ève-Gagnier in Montreal was named in her honour.

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* 1930 births 1984 deaths Actresses from Montreal Canadian sopranos Singers from Montreal 20th-century Canadian women singers Burials at Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery Conservatoire de musique du Québec à Montréal alumni {{Canada-screen-actor-1930s-stub