Ella Fitzgerald Given Top French Arts Award
Associated Press
PARIS —
Ella Fitzgerald today was given France’s top award for excellence in the arts.
The jazz singing great was named Commander of Arts and Letters. Culture Minister Jack Lang presented her with a bronze medal attached to a green and white striped ribbon that he placed around her neck.
“I only hope I will continue to make people happy,” said Fitzgerald, 72, scheduled to give a concert in Paris on Wednesday.
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