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Charles Aznavour taken to hospital from rehearsal in St. Petersburg

Legendary French singer and songwriter Charles Aznavour, 93, has been taken to the hospital

ST. PETERSBURG, April 25. /TASS/. Legendary French singer and songwriter Charles Aznavour, 93, has been taken to the hospital after he felt unwell during a rehearsal prior to his concert in St. Petersburg, Emma Lavrinovich, Director of Oktyabrsky Concert Hall, informed TASS.

"[Charles Aznavour] felt unwell during a rehearsal. He was taken to the hospital. The concert has been put off until the next season," Lavrinovich said.

TASS earlier reported that Aznavour’s concert was scheduled to be held in Oktyabrsky Concert Hall on Wednesday. However, it was cancelled due to his health condition.