Singer Lys Assia has died at the age of 94. She was the first ever winner of the Eurovision Song Contest back in 1956. The sad news of her death was shared by the contest's organisers, who said: "We ...

In this story we look back at some of the memorable moments — ups and downs — in Lys Assia's life. We welcome you to share your personal memories of the First Lady of the Eurovision Song Contest, who ...

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The first act to win the Eurovision Song Contest was Lys Assia, who competed in the 1956 televised competition. Lys rose to victory for Switzerland with her hit song Refrain. Article continues below ...

In this story we look back at some of the memorable moments — ups and downs — in Lys Assia's life. We welcome you to share your personal memories of the First Lady of the Eurovision Song Contest, who ...

EUROVISION’S first winner Lys Assia has died aged 94. Switzerland-born Assia, who celebrated her birthday earlier this month, passed away in Zurich’s Zollikerberg Hospital, Eurovision announced. Lys ...

The first ever winner of the Eurovision song contest, Lys Assia, has died aged 94. The Swiss-born singer triumphed at the inaugural edition of the competition with winning song Refrain in her home ...

Lys Assia took the first ever Eurovision trophy back in 1956 (Picture: Getty Images) Swiss singer Lys Assia, winner of the first ever Eurovision Song Contest back in 1956, has died aged 94. Lys, who ...

Lys is said to have passed away in hospital in Zurich, according to reports. She was born Rosa Mina Scharer in Rupperswil in 1924 and was the youngest of 12 children. Article continues below ...

The first person to win the Eurovision Song Contest, Lys Assia, has died at the age of 94, competition organisers have announced. She took the prize for Switzerland in 1956, with the song Refrain, and ...

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