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Philippe Bouvard, host of the Grosses Têtes show on RTL, dies at 96 in Cannes
According to France 24, Philippe Bouvard, a French journalist, broadcaster and writer, died on August 24, 2026 at his home in Cannes, aged 96. This information has only been reported by a single source so far. Bouvard left a lasting mark on French radio and television throughout his career spanning several decades. He is best known for creating and hosting the Grosses Têtes — a humorous and cultural show broadcast on RTL — for 37 years. Bouvard stepped back from broadcasting in January 2025.