Happy birthday! Patrick Chêne turns 69 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary journalist turns 69 on Saturday, Apr. 26, 2025.

Former French noon news anchor Patrick Chêne is celebrating his 69th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed journalists of his generation.

Popular journalist-television host Patrick Chêne has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 69th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Chêne, a cultural icon

Born in Lyon on April 26, 1956, Patrick Chêne's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Chêne'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 Patrick hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Patrick Chêne as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 69.

Happy Birthday, Patrick, you're the best!

Patrick Chêne career in pictures

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