Belgian opera singer Jodie Devos dies at 35

She was “considered one of the most talented lyrical artists of her generation.” His destiny unfortunately ended too quickly. On Sunday, Belgian singer Jodie Devos died. The singer was only 35 years old and died of the cancer she was fighting against, announced the Intermezzo agencywho has been managing his career since 2016.

This soprano died “as a result of breast cancer which had forced her to cancel several commitments », Specified Intermezzo in a press release. “An exceptional, luminous personality loved by all, her sudden departure leaves an immense void in the hearts of all those who were lucky enough to know her,” underlines the agency in a tribute posted on social networks.

She was therefore normally scheduled to sing in Antonio Vivaldi’s opera “L’Olimpiade” at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées in Paris, from June 20.

Stages around the world

Trained in Namur, London and at the Académie de l’Opéra-Comique in Paris, she had performed on numerous stages in Europe, as well as in Bombay and Quebec.

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