Serge Gainsbourg, an iconic French singer-songwriter, actor, director and poet, passed away on March 2nd, 1991, at the age of 62. Born in Paris in 1928, Gainsbourg was an internationally acclaimed artist beloved for his numerous songwriting credits, as well as soundtracks, literature works, and cabarets. He wrote for numerous stars, including Brigitte Bardot, Eddie Mitchell and France Gall. His career spanned five decades, during which he released and composed many memorable songs. Some of his most prominent works included the 1965 hit single "Poupée de cire, poupée de son", the reggae-influenced "Aux armes et caetera", and his 1971 song "Je t'aime... moi non plus." Aside from music, Gainsbourg was also an active figure in French cinema, first appearing as an actor in Jean Cocteau's "Opium: Diary of a Cure (1954)" and writing the soundtrack for "Le Pacha" in 1968. His later work in cinema notably included writing the score for "À bout de souffle" in 1967 and writing and directing the musical film "Je t'aime moi non plus" in 1972. Additionally, he was a prominent figure in literature, having written five novels, two collections of poetry, numerous short stories, and two volumes of dialogue with actor Jacques Dutronc. Gainsbourg was awarded numerous honors for his work in the arts, including two Gold Disc awards for world-wide success of his albums. His contribution to French culture and the global music industry will be remembered and honored for years to come.