Bernard Pivot died at age of 89

The presenter and writer Bernard Pivot passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine on Monday May 6, 2024 at the age of 89.

The presenter of shows such as “Apostrophes” (from 1975 to 1990), “Bouillon de culture” (from 1991 to 2001), the “Dicos d’or”, died today, Monday May 6, 2024 in at the age of 89, his daughter Cécile Pivot told to AFP.

Presenter but also writer and journalist, Bernard Pivot, got millions of French people reading thanks to his show “Apostrophes”, but also “Bouillon de culture”. He was likewise at the origin of the “Dicos d’or”, a spelling championship that quickly became international.