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Bernadette Chirac, widow of Jacques Chirac, passes away at 93

Bernadette Chirac, who was married to former French president Jacques Chirac, has died at the age of 93, as confirmed by her daughter to AFP.

Editorial Staff / 2026-06-06 / 1min

Bernadette Chirac, the widow of Jacques Chirac, has passed away at the age of 93. Her daughter reported the news to AFP on Saturday.

Jacques Chirac served as the president of France from 1995 to 2007, and Bernadette was a prominent figure during his political career.

Her death marks the end of an era for those who followed the Chirac family's contributions to French politics.