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Beloved broadcaster dies at home as tributes flood in for 'generous' star
French TV and radio presenter Philippe Bouvard has died at the age of 96. The legendary broadcaster, who retired in January last year, died at his home in Cannes on Monday (24 August). He is survived by his wife, Colette, their two daughters, and grandchildren.
TL;DR
- Philippe Bouvard, a renowned French TV and radio presenter, died at age 96.
- He was best known for hosting the radio show 'Les Grosses Têtes' on RTL from 1977 to 2014.
- Bouvard also presented 'Le Petit Théâtre de Bouvard' and 'Allo, Ici Bouvard'.
- President Emmanuel Macron remembered Bouvard as a 'free spirit' who accompanied generations with his voice and humor.
- David Lisnard, Mayor of Cannes, hailed Bouvard as one of France's greatest voices and a master of French wit.
- Bouvard began his career as a messenger at Le Figaro and was known for his precise language and audacity without malice.
- He had a deep affection for Cannes, where he lived for the last fifty years of his life.
- Bouvard is survived by his wife, Colette, two daughters, and grandchildren.