Remembering Bernard Pivot on the first Anniversary of his death

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on May 6, 2025

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It has been exactly one year since Bernard Pivot died in Neuilly-sur-Seine on May 6, 2024 at the age of 89. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed journalists of his generation.

Today, fans of Bernard Pivot (Bouillon de culture, Apostrophes, ...) along with the rest of the world have been remembering the iconic man he was.

Pivot, a cultural icon

Born in Lyon on May 5, 1935, Bernard Pivot's career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Pivot was not just a great journalist, he was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.

His legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering his unique heritage.

It's been one year since the tragic loss of Bernard Pivot and his personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Bernard Pivot is no longer physically here, his presence is more powerful than ever. He left a void that has yet to be filled.

In memory of the Late Great Bernard Pivot.