French Politics Loses a Pillar: Bernadette Chirac Passes Away at 93 Bernadette Chirac, the influential widow of former French President Jacques Chirac, has left a lasting impact on French politics after her passing at the age of 93. As a powerful and unassuming force behind her husband's long career, Chirac played a crucial role in his rise to prominence, serving as France's first lady for 12 years during his presidency from 1995 to 2007. A devoted philanthropist, Chirac was also known for her tireless charity work, earning her a reputation as a compassionate and dedicated public figure. As news of her death spreads, tributes are pouring in for the woman who was a steadfast partner to one of France's most iconic leaders.
Widow of French ex-president Jacques Chirac was a steely behind-the-scenes operator known for her charity workBernadette Chirac, the formidable widow of the former French president Jacques Chirac and a driving force behind his political rise, has died at the age of 93.As France’s first lady for 12 years, Chirac was a steely behind-the-scenes operator in support of her husband, who served twice as prime minister, 18 years as mayor of Paris and two terms as president. Continue reading...
