Jean d'Ormesson, 'immortal' of the prestigious Academie Francaise, dies aged 92

Jean d'Ormesson, a very public face among the usually discreet "immortals" of the prestigious Academie Francaise, has died aged 92.

Jean d'Ormesson, 'immortal' of the prestigious Academie Francaise, dies aged 92

Jean d'Ormesson, a very public face among the usually discreet "immortals" of the prestigious Academie Francaise, has died aged 92.

French President Emmanuel Macron called him a "prince of letters".

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