His bears will no longer watch over him. The renowned sculptor Michel Bassompierre died on April 21, 2026, at the age of 78 in Nantes, leaving behind The Arch, teeming with soft and silent shapes.
A prominent figure on the French left, former Socialist Prime Minister Lionel Jospin has passed away at the age of 88. His family announced the news to AFP on Monday, March 23, 2026.
