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At 91, singer Pierre Perret sat down with Paris Match to recount the sudden loss of his wife, Rebecca. His voice cracked as he retraced the moments that followed a domestic fall, and he shared memories that mix tenderness, anger and deep regret.
Pierre Perret opens up to Paris Match about the tragedy
In the interview, Perret spoke candidly about the dread he felt facing the end of life. He described a fear not of death itself, but of seeing someone he loved suffer.
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Perret, married since 1962, said the prospect of losing Rebecca was more painful than any physical decline. He also reflected on private moments the public never saw.
He kept some details to himself about the period between the accident and her passing. Still, his words painted a portrait of a couple who had shared decades of passion and dispute.
How the accident unfolded: the stairs, the hotel and the fall
The accident occurred in December while the couple were staying at a Paris hotel. Rebecca needed to use the bathroom and took a winding staircase.
- The stairs were made of marble and formed a spiral.
- Perret urged her to stay in their room, but she declined.
- She reportedly said she would be gone for just a few minutes.
Perret later found her at the foot of the staircase, in a pool of blood. She was critically injured and passed away three weeks later, during the night between January 3 and 4.
From Barclay secretary to lifelong partner: who was Rebecca?
Born Simone Mazaltarim, she preferred to be called Rebecca. The two met while she worked as a secretary at Barclay records.
At the time, she was divorced and raised twin children. Their relationship quickly became central to Perret’s life and work.
Traits that defined their relationship
- Fiery temperament: Rebecca was known for a sharp tongue and a strong will.
- Mutual stubbornness: Perret admitted they argued often and loudly.
- Enduring bond: Despite conflicts, they remained devoted companions for decades.
Arguments, affection and the private grief he keeps
Perret described a marriage full of lively disputes. He suggested that friction kept their life interesting.
He confessed he would gladly have had more years with her. Yet, he refused to detail everything that happened after the fall.
Grief for a partner of nearly six decades remains raw in his words. The singer’s memories mix humor, sorrow and an unmistakable sense of loss.
