Remembering Jean-François Kahn on the first Anniversary of his death
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It has been exactly one year since Marianne founder Jean-François Kahn died on January 23, 2025 at the age of 86. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed journalists of his generation.
Today, fans of Jean-François Kahn along with the rest of the world have been remembering the iconic man he was.
Kahn, a cultural icon
Born in Viroflay on June 12, 1938, Jean-François Kahn's career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Kahn 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 Jean-François Kahn and his personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Jean-François Kahn 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 Jean-François Kahn.
Jean-François Kahn career in pictures
Marianne (1997 - 2007)
L'Événement du jeudi (1984 - 1997)
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