Remembering Léon Zitrone on the 29th Anniversary of his death
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It has been exactly 29 long years since Big Léon Léon Zitrone died in Levallois-Perret on November 25, 1995 at the age of 80. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed journalists of his generation.
Today, fans of Léon Zitrone along with the rest of the world have been remembering the iconic man he was.
Zitrone, a cultural icon
Born in Saint Petersburg on November 25, 1914, Léon Zitrone's career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Zitrone 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 29 years since the tragic loss of Léon Zitrone and his personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Léon Zitrone 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 Léon Zitrone.
Léon Zitrone career in pictures
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The Umbrella Coup (1980)
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