Funeral Arrangements for Jean-Marie Le Pen Announced Following His Death at 96
Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of France’s far-right National Rally party, passed away at the age of 96. His funeral will be held discreetly in La Trinité-sur-Mer, with a potential public religious ceremony in Paris. The news of his death was reportedly first learned by his daughter, Marine Le Pen, through journalists while traveling. Le Pen, a controversial figure in French politics, was remembered for his early life and political career, becoming France’s youngest deputy.