What is Soeur Sourire's full name?
Jeanne-Paule Marie Deckers
Soeur Sourire nickname(s):
The Singing Nun, Sister Smile, Luc Gabrielle, Sœur Sourire, Sister Luc Gabrielle, O.P., Luc Dominique
Soeur Sourire date of birth:
October 17, 1933
How old was Soeur Sourire when died?
51
Where was Soeur Sourire born?
Brussels, Belgium
When did Soeur Sourire die?
March 29, 1985
Where did Soeur Sourire die?
Wavre, Brabant, Belgium
Why did Soeur Sourire die?
Suicide (Barbiturate overdose mixed with alcohol)
How tall is Soeur Sourire?
5' 4" (163 cm)
Soeur Sourire body shape:
Average
What color are Soeur Sourire's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Soeur Sourire's hair?
Brown - Light
Is Soeur Sourire gay or straight?
Lesbian
What religion is Soeur Sourire?
Roman Catholic
What is Soeur Sourire's ethnicity?
White
What is Soeur Sourire nationality?
Belgian
What is Soeur Sourire's occupation?
Catholic Nun and folk singer
Soeur Sourire claim to fame:
'Dominique' single
What genre is Soeur Sourire's work?
Folk
What instruments does Soeur Sourire play?
Vocals
Short Biography
Jeanne Deckers (17 October 1933 — 29 March 1985), aka Jeannine Deckers, better known as Sœur Sourire ("Sister Smile", often credited as The Singing Nun in English-speaking countries), was a Belgian singer-songwriter and initially a member of the Dominican Order in Belgium as Sister Luc-Gabrielle. She acquired world fame in 1963 with the release of the French-language song "Dominique", which topped the U.S. Billboard and other charts.