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Christophe Dechavanne announces the death of his dog Lazare
French television host Christophe Dechavanne said his dog Lazare had died, in a post on Instagram on 20 October 2026.
He shared a video of himself dancing and singing with Lazare in a swimming pool, along with a farewell message.
Dechavanne also named Adeck and Hello, two dogs who died earlier.
Adeck, a Jack Russell terrier who appeared on television with him, died in 2020, and Hello died in an accident in 2021.
The losses show how deeply he has valued his animal companions.
Dechavanne has kept a low public profile since leaving the France 2 programme Quelle époque in 2025.
The posts do not say what he plans to do next.
Christophe Dechavanne announced on Instagram that his dog Lazare had died.
He shared a video of himself singing and dancing with Lazare in a swimming pool.
In his message, Dechavanne referred to his deceased dogs Adeck and Hello and said he would miss Lazare.
Reports place the announcement on October 20, 2026, although Public.fr says it was made on October 10.
- Who
- Christophe Dechavanne announced the death of his dog, Lazare.
- What
- He shared the news and a tribute on Instagram.
- When
- Paris Match says Tuesday, October 20, 2026; Public.fr says October 10.
- Where
- On Instagram; Dechavanne’s location is not stated.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Dechavanne paid tribute to his dog Adeck, according to Paris Match and Public.fr.
Public.fr reports that Dechavanne’s dog Hello died in an accident.
Public.fr says Dechavanne introduced his kitten Zoulou on a television programme.
Dechavanne announced Lazare’s death on Instagram; the articles differ on whether the announcement was on October 10 or October 20.
- Dog
- Lazare
- Owner
- Christophe Dechavanne
- Announcement platform
- Date reported by Paris Match
- October 20, 2026
- Earlier deceased dogs mentioned
- Adeck and Hello
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What people are saying
T’es parti aussi, mon Lazare… Adeck… Hello… Ils t’attendaient de pattes fermes sûrement… I’ll miss you
Bon voyage, merdum.