A tragedy took place in the premises of the TF1 television channel. On the morning of July 7, 2022, the body of a 56-year-old man, employed in the group’s IT department, was discovered in one of the buildings of the audiovisual group, in Boulogne-Billancourt in the Hauts-de-Seine, indicates The Parisian. The Nanterre prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation “for research into the causes of death” which has been entrusted to the Boulogne-Billancourt police station. The deceased was transported to the forensic institute for an autopsy, the track of suicide is considered.
The TF1 spokesperson announced the death of this group employee: “The group’s deputy general manager in charge of human relations immediately went to the site, joined by the emergency services, the police and the labor inspectorate. This employee had worked at TF1 for many years, he was recognized for his expertise, discreet and appreciated by the teams. We extend our condolences to his family..”
In view of the circumstances, a psychological listening unit has been set up, accessible to all employees who feel the need. Management has specified that it favors teleworking, “following an accident at the Atrium“. Access to the large building was closed until the end of the morning for the thousand employees of the famous group. TF1 did not wish to comment on this terrible news, leaving the police investigations to follow their course in order to to determine the exact reasons for the death of this employee.