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Philippe Bouvard, French media legend, dies at 96
Philippe Bouvard, a legendary figure in French radio and television, has died at the age of 96. He passed away on August 24 at his home in Cannes, where he resided with his wife, Colette.
Bouvard’s career spanned over seven decades. He is most famously associated with the radio program ‘Les Grosses Têtes,’ which he created for RTL in 1977 and hosted for 37 years. His television work included the cult comedy series ‘Le Petit Théâtre de Bouvard,’ which helped launch the careers of several French comedians.
In addition to his broadcasting career, Bouvard was a prolific writer, having authored more than 50 books and tens of thousands of articles. He began his professional journey at Le Figaro in 1952 as a messenger before rising through the ranks of the media industry.
French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to him, describing him as a ‘free spirit’ whose humor and style accompanied generations of French citizens. His funeral is scheduled to take place on August 31 at the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Voyage church in Cannes.
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Cannes · Emmanuel Macron · Le Figaro · Philippe Bouvard · RTL
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- [● 3 SOURCES] He died in Cannes blikkruzs.blikk.hu · www.tf1info.fr · www.vh.ma
- [● 3 SOURCES] He hosted Les Grosses Têtes for 37 years blikkruzs.blikk.hu · www.tf1info.fr · www.vh.ma
- [○ 1 SOURCE] He authored more than 50 books www.vh.ma
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Emmanuel Macron described him as a 'free spirit' blikkruzs.blikk.hu
- [● 2 SOURCES] He hosted the television show Le Petit Théâtre de Bouvard blikkruzs.blikk.hu · www.vh.ma
- [● 3 SOURCES] Philippe Bouvard died at the age of 96 blikkruzs.blikk.hu · www.tf1info.fr · www.vh.ma
- [● 3 SOURCES] He created the radio show Les Grosses Têtes on RTL blikkruzs.blikk.hu · www.tf1info.fr · www.vh.ma
- [○ 1 SOURCE] His funeral will take place on August 31 in Cannes www.tf1info.fr