Gregory Lemarshal, whose biography, personal life and work continues to interest people, even 9 years after his death, is a charming young man with a stunning voice, a shy smile and sad eyes, who has gained worldwide fame and has become a phenomenon in modern culture. People were shocked not only by his talent, but also by fortitude, contagious optimism and faith in the best.
Children's years and illness
Gregory Lemarchal, whose biography shocked millions of people, was born on May 13, 1983 in the small French town of La Tronchet. When the baby was 1.5 years old, he was diagnosed with a serious genetic disease - cystic fibrosis. This serious illness, which negatively affects the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and liver, has a high mortality rate of up to 60%. Gregory's parents immediately began to intensively treat the child, supporting the desired mode of life. He often had to sit at home and lay in bed, although he was a very active boy. In the days of good health, he, like all children, rode a bicycle, was fond of football and basketball. At age 12, he was able to become the champion of France in acrobatic rock and roll. But the disease prevented him from playing sports professionally, he constantly had to do procedures and take medicine. He did not want to be treated, wanting to be like all children.
Musical talent
Gregory's parents wanted him to do music - he had a great ear, but the boy was only interested in sports. When Gregory was 15 years old, he and his parents went to karaoke, where he was forced to sing, as he had lost the argument. His performance attracted much public attention, seeing such a reaction of people to his voice, Gregory for the first time seriously thought about what he could sing. So Gregory Lemarchal, whose biography makes a sharp turn, decides that he needs to realize his gift. The young man tried to live, trusting his feelings, and, sensing his musical destiny, he begins to deal with this matter with passion. He began to take vocal lessons, practiced his voice technique, participated in several competitions, sometimes with great success, he was invited to various television programs. He has fans, his concerts in the provincial cities of France are a success. Gregory is forming a clear idea of what he wants - to give people happiness. In 2003, he was offered a role in the musical, but the singer refuses. This year was not easy for him: a busy tour schedule, rehearsals, moving, recordings, he felt bad, it seemed to him that he was not getting any closer to fulfilling his dreams.
Star Factory
In the summer of 2004, Gregory phoned from the Star Academy program and was invited to a casting, which he successfully completed. For Gregory, due to his illness, some exceptions were made to the rules of the show. But he tried to be equal with everyone, he did a lot of dancing, rehearsing, improving his technique with every show. Gregory Lemarchal, a biography whose photo attracted the attention of a huge number of people, became the star of the show. His romance, positive energy, fighting character and very pleasant appearance were very popular with the public. He was nicknamed on the show "The Little Prince" for charm, sincerity and almost childish naivety. In December 2004, Gregory Lemarchal became the winner of the show, more than 80% of the audience voted for him. At the performance of the final song, the singer could not hold back tears from happiness and excitement.
Career takeoff
Singer Gregory Lemarshal, whose biography soars up, has become a superstar for six months. Despite the fact that his lungs worked due to illness only 20 percent and doctors called him singing only as a miracle. In 2005, his album “I Become Myself” was released, which almost instantly went platinum. His magnetic voice, charming appearance and incredible energy captured the listener and did not let go. Gregory Lemarshal, whose height did not reach the norm of his age due to his illness, looked like a fragile young man, although he was 21 years old. He looked on the stage very touching and defenseless, and the strength of his character shocked. In 2006, he received one of the most important music awards in France - NRJ Music Awards - in the nomination "Discovery of the Year". He gives concerts at the most prestigious venues, travels with tours around France, Switzerland, Belgium with the same full house. In 2007, he announces that he is forced to take a break due to illness, but gives another concert at which he sings with the popular singer Helen Segara.
Strength of character
Gregory Lemarchal, whose biography is an example of great fortitude, lived a short but very bright life. His whole path was covered in overcoming. Overcoming pain, he sang, although with his diagnosis it is almost impossible to do. At the same time, Gregory did not like when they talked with him about courage, he believed that you need to live in full strength, go to your dream and give people happiness. In his songs, he encourages everyone to go their own way, enjoy life and love each other. He had a very difficult time: every day he had to take 20 tablets, undergo a kinesitherapy session (2 hours) and lie under a dropper for an hour, the pain almost did not recede, but Gregory was happy. He fought to the last for his life, although for a long time he refused a lung transplant operation , which could affect his voice. He chose music, even at the cost of life.
Personal life
The life of any star is very interested in fans, Gregory was no exception. Fans tried to find out everything about his life, attributed to him novels, which actually did not exist. So, the topic “Gregory Lemarshal, Biography and Lara Fabian” has become for some time number one in the discussions. The singers were credited with the novel, since they looked very harmoniously on stage when they sang a duet. But in reality they were close in spirit and remained friends. Lara was very fond of the young singer for his voice and sincerity. But Gregory had a love in life - this is Karin Ferry.
Karin - a beautiful girl, model, TV presenter, participant in the French version of the show "The Bachelor", covered the last days of Gregory Lemarshal. They met by chance, they were tied together by a common make-up artist. She gave Karin the phone to Gregory, and she, according to her, the only time she called the young man herself. He was very embarrassed, the rising star had little experience with girls. At first, the guys just called back, met, exchanging news and impressions from participating in a reality show. And six months later, Gregory admitted that he loves Karin. Thus began the happiest period in the life of Gregory Lemarshal. Young people walked a lot, went to the cinema, behaved like all the lovers did, but the paparazzi made life difficult for them, chasing them everywhere, they were accused of the fact that the couple together only for PR, this wounded the young man. Then Gregory asked a friend of the photographer to conduct their photo shoot and honestly told the whole world that he had found his love and was going to improve his health and marry Karin.
Death
In February 2007, Gregory’s health experienced sharp deterioration, he had to urgently go to the hospital, giving up appearances. Two months of therapy allowed him to give him his last concert on March 30th. After that, it became clear that the singer’s health was not improving and he needed a lung transplant. He begins to prepare for surgery, the search for a donor begins. On April 28, 2007 he makes a statement in which he apologizes for the cancellation of the concert, urges everyone to love and value life, because it is beautiful. At this time, the pains become simply unbearable to ease the suffering and give the body to gain strength before the operation, on April 29, Gregory, with his consent, is placed in an artificial coma. But all of a sudden, on April 30, the body could not stand the load, and Gregory Lemarchal, whose biography became an example of a fierce struggle for life, passed away. This was a shock not only for his loved ones, but also for millions of fans. On May 3, 2007, thousands of fans gathered in Chambery for the funeral of Gregory.
Memory and heritage
Gregory Lemarchal, a biography whose death continues to shock his tragedy and heroism, did not leave without a trace. On May 4, after a television program on the life and death of Gregory, 6 million euros in donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Fund were collected. His parents are engaged in this Fund and today in memory of their son. Two posthumous albums were sold in print runs of several million, his videos continue to be watched, and every year on the birthday of Gregory, an army of fans comes to Chambery to honor the life of the Little Prince.