Bernadette Chirac, Former First Lady of France, Dies at 93

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Bernadette Chirac, the influential widow of former French President Jacques Chirac and a key figure in his political career, passed away at the age of 93. She served as first lady for 12 years and continued to be involved in politics after her husband's retirement, becoming a councillor herself.

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• The Guardian unrated — Bernadette Chirac, the formidable widow of the former French president Jacques Chirac and a driving force behind his political rise, has died at the age of 93.

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1. [S1] The Guardian: Bernadette Chirac, formidable former first lady of France, dies aged 93 unrated · 2026-06-07 01:55 +04:00