Quebecois songwriter Germain Gauthier died

Quebecois singer-songwriter Germain Gauthier, known as "Monsieur Hits," has died at age 75. Gauthier passed away on August 28, 2025, after a long illness. He wrote over 325 songs, with 35 reaching number one in Quebec. He collaborated with Luc Plamondon on many hits and also wrote for artists like Celine Dion and Diane Dufresne.