The media world has been in mourning since the announcement this Tuesday, October 3, 2023, of the death of journalist Jean-Paul Elkabbach. “A great man in the media died this Tuesday, October 3. He marked the history of French radio and television” wrote our colleagues from Paris Match in the evening, referring to the journalist who worked for the biggest editorials to know France Inter, Europe 1, Antenna 2 or CNews.
Since 2019, Jean-Pierre Elkabbach had been fighting against the disease, doctors having diagnosed him with a sarcoma measuring 13 centimeters and 8 kg. Enough to force him to undergo a major operation followed by a long convalescence.
Léa Salamé pays a beautiful tribute to Jean-Pierre Elkabach
This Wednesday, October 4, 2023, Léa Salamé was one of the first to pay tribute to the deceased journalist. “At Public Senate, he made us believe that we worked for CNN. He dreamed big. He passionately loved his job. He passionately loved France, even if he did not forget that he was born elsewhere. He lived life “History. He was restless and ebullient, and brought intensity to everything.” she wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
“What will remain are his breathtaking interviews with François Mitterand. But also his red pens with which he wrote and rewrote his interviews. He was the first to give me a chance, like many others. He continued to call me sometimes to comment on my shows, yell at me or advise me on a guest. […]. We loved you Jean-Pierre. THANKS.” she then adds, visibly saddened by the situation.
He was the first to give me a chance, like many others. He quotes Mauriac in the opening words of his autobiography: “I was loved… and hated. More loved than hated? More hated than loved? Who knows? »We loved you. Thank you Jean-Pierre. pic.twitter.com/oDVZmqF3y1
— Léa Salamé (@LeaSalame) October 3, 2023
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