The Presenter Patrice Laffont Has Passed Away
The host of “Fort Boyard” and “Pyramide,” Patrice Laffont, died this Wednesday morning at his home in Oppède in Vaucluse at the age of 84.
Known for his playful personality and humor, Laffont was a beloved figure in French audiovisual landscape. He hosted “Des chiffres et des lettres” from 1972 to 1989, bringing together millions of viewers every afternoon on Antenne 2. He also hosted the adventure game “Fort Boyard” from 1990 to 1999 and another popular game, “Pyramide,” from 1991 to 2001.
Laffont was born in Marseille in 1939 and would have celebrated his 85th birthday on August 21. He was the father of actress Axelle Laffont and the son of publisher Robert Laffont.
French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to the star presenter, saying, “Des chiffres et des lettres, Fort Boyard, Pyramide: Patrice Laffont brought entire families in front of the television. My condolences to his loved ones and to the generations he has influenced so much.”