Music by Guitarist and Composer Germain Gauthier Died

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Nicknamed "Monsieur Hits", he offered iconic melodies to Diane Dufresne and Marie Carmen, among others.

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A singer-songwriter, he has a discography of more than 325 songs, including 35 titles ranked number 1 in Quebec. His death occurred on August 28, 2025.

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Known for having composed the music for major hits such as J'ai ans maman, Call Girl or Un gars comme toi, the melodist Germain Gauthier died last Thursday from a long illness.

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The singer-songwriter-songwriter Germain Gauthier died on Thursday following a long fight against the disease.

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MONTREAL — Quebec composer Germain Gauthier died "of a long illness," announced his agency, Bombardier Communications, on Sunday. "Surnamed "Mr. Hits", Germain Gauthier has forever marked the Quebec song thanks to his gift as a melodist. In addition to 325 songs, including 35 issues 1 in Quebec, he leaves behind him a rich catalogue that is an integral part of our collective memory," he says in a press release. "His music has carried the words o…