Death of Bernadette Chirac, iconic figure of French political life

Bernadette Chirac, wife of former French president Jacques Chirac, passed away on Saturday. Emmanuel Macron praised her as a "great lady of heart" who marked national political life through humanitarian commitment.

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The former First Lady participated in all her husband's election campaigns and embodied a certain vision of civic engagement in France.

Her death has prompted tributes from the political establishment, recognizing her central role alongside Jacques Chirac during his presidential terms.

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