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French TV director Didier Fraisse dies at 65 after long illness
French television director Didier Fraisse has died at 65 after a long illness, his family said.
He worked on popular French programmes including *Les Douze Coups de midi*, *Le Bigdil* and *Le Juste Prix*.
His work also reached beyond game shows, including broadcasts of the Olympics and the Roland-Garros tennis tournament.
Fraisse worked with presenters such as Jean-Luc Reichmann, who called him “mon Dédé” in a tribute.
Cyril Féraud, Bruno Guillon and other TV figures paid tribute after his family announced his death.
Their messages remembered him as a generous colleague, friend and family man.
The tributes highlighted his impact on French television, but no further plans were reported.
French television director Didier Fraisse died at 65 after a long illness, according to his family.
His death was announced on 29 October 2026.
Fraisse worked on many French television programmes, including The Twelve Coups of Noon, Le Bigdil and The Just Price.
Television presenters and colleagues, including Cyril Féraud and Bruno Guillon, paid tribute to him.
- Who
- Didier Fraisse, a French television director.
- What
- He died at 65 after a long illness.
- When
- 29 October 2026. His family said he died during the night.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- His family said he had been fighting an illness for a long time.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Fraisse died after a long illness, according to his family.
His family announced his death, and television colleagues began paying tribute.
- Age
- 65
- Date of death
- 29 October 2026
- Cause
- Long illness, according to his family
- Television programmes
- The Twelve Coups of Noon, Le Bigdil and The Just Price
- Family statement signatories
- Loulette, Anouk, Alexis and Martin
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What people are saying
After a long fight against illness, Didier left us this night.
My Didier, of all the jokes you could have made, this one is really the worst... We will miss you so much.
I love you, my Didier! The London Olympics with you, my best professional memory.
Hello Didier