Philippe Bouvard, French media icon, dies at 96

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• [○ 1 SOURCE] He died at his home in Cannes.
• [● 3 SOURCES] Bouvard began his career at Le Figaro in 1952 as a messenger.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Philippe Bouvard retired from the airwaves in January 2025 after 60 years on the radio.
• [● 2 SOURCES] Philippe Bouvard died on Monday, August 24, 2026.
• [● 2 SOURCES] Bouvard launched the radio program ‘Les Grosses Têtes’ in 1977. www.epochtimes.fr
• [● 4 SOURCES] Philippe Bouvard was 96 years old at the time of his death. www.epochtimes.fr