Happy birthday! Diane Dufresne turns 82 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Quebec City
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The iconic and legendary singer turns 82 on Wednesday, Sep. 30, 2026.

Diane Dufresne is celebrating her 82nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed singers of her generation.

Popular singer-actress-painter Diane Dufresne (Oxygène, J'ai rencontré l'homme de ma vie, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 82nd birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Dufresne, a cultural icon

Born in Montreal on September 30, 1944, Diane Dufresne's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in history. Dufresne's not just a great singer, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Diane hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Diane Dufresne as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 82.

Happy Birthday, Diane, you're the best!

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