Former French First Lady Bernadette Chirac Dies at 93
Bernadette Chirac, France's First Lady from 1995-2007, dies at 93 in Paris.
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Bernadette Chirac Death
Bernadette Chirac, wife of former French President Jacques Chirac and First Lady from 1995-2007, died on June 5, 2026, at age 93 in Paris. She was known for her humanitarian work, particularly the Pièces Jaunes charitable campaign supporting hospitalized children.
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
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Bernadette Chirac, France's First Lady for 12 years, dies at 93
Bernadette Chirac, France's First Lady for 12 years, has died at age 93.