Happy birthday! Orlando turns 88 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on July 29, 2024

The iconic and legendary singer turns 88 on Monday, Jul. 29, 2024.

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Orlando is celebrating his 88th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer-producer Orlando has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 88th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Orlando, a cultural icon

Born Bruno Gigliotti in Cairo on July 29, 1936, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Orlando's not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Orlando hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Orlando as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 88.

Happy Birthday, Orlando, you're the best!