French-born singer‑actress Claudine Longet, whose 1967 debut album sold more than $500,000 copies and peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard pop chart, died at 84, a nephew confirmed. Longet rose to fame as a Las Vegas showgirl, married TV crooner Andy Williams, and later starred opposite Peter Sellers in the 1968 comedy “The Party.” Her soft, whispery vocal style defined a generation of easy‑listening fans.

Longet’s career halted after the 1976 Aspen shooting of Olympic skier Spider Sabich, who had placed fifth in the slalom at the Grenoble Games. Prosecutors argued the pistol discharge was intentional; the defense claimed an accident. Global media swarmed Aspen during the trial. A jury convicted her of negligent homicide, imposing a 30‑day jail term served largely on weekends, with meals delivered from a restaurant.

Beyond the courtroom, Longet faded from the public eye, never recording another album or appearing on screen. Her brief notoriety inspired a controversial “Saturday Night Live” sketch that later required an on‑air apology. The case remains a cautionary tale of celebrity, legal strategy, and the stark shift from pop stardom to infamy.