Micheline Presle, actress
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BestImage Exclusive — Micheline Presle — Photo studio during the 11th Henri Langlois ceremony at the Maison de la Radio, Paris, February 11, 2016. Actress Micheline Presle died at the age of 101 on February 21. Her son-in-law, Olivier Bomsel, announced her death to AFP. She was the doyenne of French cinema and had appeared in at least 150 films. She joins her daughter, Toni Marchal, who died in March 2020.
Claude Montana, fashion designer
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BestImage Exclusive — Claude Montana in the streets of Paris on the night of August 13, 2013. Claude Montana died on February 23 at the age of 76. A fashion designer, he made his broad shoulders and slim waist his trademark. He worked at Mac Douglas and Lanvin and turned down the position of artistic director at Dior. His life was marked by numerous hardships: the suicide of his wife and muse, Wallis Franken, and several bankruptcies.
Thomas Kingston, relative of the Windsors
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Thomas Kingston, husband of Lady Gabriella Windsor, died suddenly at the age of 45. He passed away on February 25th. It is believed that Lady Gabriella Windsor’s husband committed suicide, as a firearm and a head wound were found near his body. Thomas Kingston’s father discovered his son’s body.
Jean-Pierre Bourter, composer
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Retrospective — Death of Jean-Pierre Bourter, composer of the musical Alexandrie Alexandra and the title song of the operetta Champs-Élysées — Jean-Pierre Bourter, winner of the 2015 UNAC Grand Prize for Lifetime Achievement. Jean-Pierre Bourter, renowned composer of Claude François’ iconic song, Alexandrie, Alexandra, died on March 4 at the age of 82. He also wrote Monsieur Voleur for Jacques Dutronc, Un Musulman for Michel Sardou, and Adieu Monsieur Professeur for Hugues Offre.
