Popular Belgian singer Maurane dies days after comeback

Days after her comeback following a two year absence, Belgian singer Maurane died.

She was found dead at her home in Brussels.

Maurane was a music sensation in the 1980s before taking a break in 2015 following problems with her vocal cords.

Just last week, she announced she would be performing, and took to the stage in Brussels.

Tributes

Tributes continue to pour in in honor of Maurane.

“A true artist left us tonight – Maurane, an extraordinary singer, an inspiring voice, an endearing character,” Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel tweeted.

French musician Catherine Lara said she was “devastated” by the death of her friend of 40 years, saying she had seemed tired when they last met three weeks ago.

“But she talked about the future, she told me she was preparing an album of Jacques Brel songs, that she was singing again,” Lara said.

She was due to make a tour next year, after the release of her new album.

She had a daughter, Lou, who was born in 1993.