Shortly after the announcement of Jean-Pierre Descombes’ death, Jean-Pierre Foucault paid tribute to him on X (ex-Twitter). The former presenter of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire looks back on their “shared memories”.
In the morning of Monday July 1, the family of Jean-Pierre Descombes announced to Agence France-Presse the death of the host at the age of 76. Widely known for presenting the 20 Hour Games on FR3 (France 3) and was the voice-over for numerous shows (The Price is Right, A Golden Family)he passed away on Sunday, June 30 after battling Parkinson’s disease for thirteen years.He still took a cruising speed which is a little high. I move a little more. I’m more prone, not to depression… but I think that sometimes we sink in, and then, I do everything to come out again“, he confided in April 2023 on the set of At Jordan’s on C8.
Jean-Pierre Foucault pays tribute to “the immensely popular entertainer“, Bernard Montiel shares his “great sadness”
On social media, Jean-Pierre Foucault wasted no time in paying tribute to his former colleague. Indeed, on X (formerly Twitter) a few hours after the announcement, he began by declaring: “Jean-Pierre Descombes has left…” He then recalls their time together: “So many memories in common, The 8pm Gamesan immensely popular host… then a ‘room warmer’ at “What a great evening.”After his passing, nothing could happen to us. He had prepared everything conscientiously. Neither yes nor no to paradise!“, concluded the TV host. Then, it was Bernard Montiel who took the floor: “How sad to learn of the passing of the friendly Jean-Pierre Descombes. I had the pleasure of working with him on The Golden Family where his energetic, friendly voice resounded at the beginning of each show! He even came to play TPMP ! RIP“
Jean-Pierre Descombes has put his mark on many shows
The two Jean-Pierres had the opportunity to work together on several occasions. Between 1981 and 1982, the former star of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire was in command of 8pm News Games. Then, a few years later, they found themselves on the set of the show Holy Night on TF1 where he became a room driver. An experience he also had on the set of the show Fa Si La Chanter on France 3. In 2018, he joined the band Do not touch My TV and participated in games including Ni oui, ni non. Furthermore, we could also see it in The big laugh. His last TV appearance was in April 2023, when he was once again the voice-over ofA gold familytoday presented by Camille Combal.
