Happy birthday! Gérard Holtz turns 80 today

The iconic and legendary journalist turns 80 on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026.

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Gérard Holtz is celebrating his 80th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed journalists of his generation.

Popular journalist Gérard Holtz has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 80th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Holtz, a cultural icon

Born in Paris on August 8, 1946, Gérard Holtz's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Holtz's not just a great journalist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Gérard hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Gérard Holtz as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 80.

Happy Birthday, Gérard, you're the best!

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