# Death of Ivorian media icon Georges Taï Benson > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-ivorian-media-icon-georges-ta-benson > Updated: 2026-10-03T22:26:32.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. Georges Taï Benson, a prominent figure in Ivorian television and media, passed away on September 25, 2026, at the age of 80. He died at the Cardiology Institute of the Treichville University Hospital Center in Abidjan. Benson’s career spanned nearly six decades, beginning with his joining of Radiodiffusion Télévision Ivoirienne (RTI) in 1965. He became a household name through iconic programs such as ‘Variétoscope’, ‘Rythme et Tradition’, ‘Benson reçoit’, and ‘Benson d’or’. Beyond his work as an animator and producer, he was a significant cultural promoter who supported the careers of artists including Alpha Blondy and Chantal Taïba. His career also included roles as sub-director of programs at RTI and a mission officer at the Presidency of the Republic. Following his death, a delegation from the Cénacle des Journalistes séniors de Côte d'Ivoire, led by president Lucien Houédanou, visited his family home in Cocody on October 3 to offer condolences and express solidarity with the bereaved family. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-03: Georges Taï Benson, Ivorian media icon, dies at 80 Ivorian media icon and television pioneer Georges Taï Benson has died at age 80, leaving a significant legacy in broadcasting and talent discovery in Côte d'Ivoire. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/georges-ta-benson-ivorian-media-icon-dies-at-80-1 ### 2026-09-25: Georges Taï Benson, Ivorian media icon, dies at 80 Ivorian media icon Georges Taï Benson, a legendary television presenter and producer for RTI, has died at age 80 in Abidjan, leaving a massive legacy in West African audiovisual culture. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/georges-ta-benson-ivorian-media-icon-dies-at-80 --- Cite as: Death of Ivorian media icon Georges Taï Benson. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-ivorian-media-icon-georges-ta-benson