Happy birthday! Laurent Joffrin turns 72 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary journalist turns 72 on Sunday, Jun. 30, 2024.

Le Nouvel Observateur's managing editor Laurent Joffrin is celebrating his 72nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed journalists of his generation.

Popular journalist Laurent Joffrin has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 72nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Joffrin, a cultural icon

Born Laurent André Marie Paul Mouchard in Vincennes on June 30, 1952, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Joffrin'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 Laurent hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Laurent Joffrin as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 72.

Happy Birthday, Laurent, you're the best!

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