Miss Excellence Pays de la Loire candidate Léa Boumard dies at 22

Léa Boumard, a 22‑year‑old contestant for the Miss Excellence Pays de la Loire 2026 pageant, was found dead on 26 July 2026. The regional committee announced her death on social media, issuing a statement that read, “C’est avec une immense tristesse que nous avons appris le décès de Léa Boumard, candidate à l’élection Miss Excellence Pays de la Loire.” No details about the circumstances have been released.

Boumard was a recent graduate of a CAP AEPE program, worked as a model, and was known for her love of animals, motorcycles, and plans to study dog grooming. The committee, represented by Kelly Tabareau, expressed condolences to her family and friends, while the public reacted with messages of sympathy across online platforms.