Overview
- Her children and Agence France‑Presse reported that Ringer died in the night of 14 September 2026 of a "particularly aggressive" cancer, a fact relayed by multiple news outlets.
- Ringer co‑founded Les Rita Mitsouko in 1979 with guitarist Fred Chichin and was known for distinctive hits such as "Marcia Baïla," "C’est comme ça," and "Andy."
- After Chichin died of cancer in 2007 Ringer briefly withdrew from performing and later returned to present the duo’s repertoire on her own, including shows as recently as February 2026 in Paris.
- Her manager characterized the death as sudden in statements to Le Figaro, and no public details about funeral arrangements or medical records have been released.
- Ringer leaves a broad artistic legacy in French pop and rock that critics and fans are expected to revisit through renewed streaming, tributes, reissues, and concert commemorations.