Claudine Longet, Singer and Actor Who Shot Olympian Spider Sabich, Dies at 84
- Singer and actress Claudine Longet dies.
- She was 84.
- She famously shot Olympian Spider Sabich.
We just saw the sad news about Claudine Longet. She was a French singer and actress. She passed away at the age of 84.
Many people remember her for a very serious event. Back in 1976, she was on trial. This was after she shot and killed her boyfriend. He was the famous Olympic skier, Spider Sabich.
Claudine had a music career too. She sang pop songs for A&M Records. She even performed a song called “Nothing to Lose” for a Blake Edwards movie. We can imagine her on stage, maybe with a cool, 60s aesthetic, a bit dreamy and stylish.
Our Take
It’s always a bit somber to hear about someone’s passing, especially when their life story has such dramatic twists and turns. Longet’s story is a reminder of how fame and personal tragedy can sometimes go hand-in-hand. We hope she found some peace in her later years.
