He fought for years against cancer but, at the same time, he led another fight. Florent Pagny showed up very concerned by the cause of Paul Watson. The activist and sailor, after more than 5 months of detention in a prison in Greenland, was released. The activist had been locked up because the Japanese authorities. These accused him of being responsible for the damage caused to a whaler Japanese in 2010. The founder of the NGO Sea Shepherd could have been extradited to JapanOr he could have been convicted. Finally, he will be able to return to France.
The news was very quickly hailed by many environmental activistsbut also by personalities. Many are those who are committed to the benefit of the activist. This is particularly the case of Florent Pagny. The 63-year-old artist had openly denounced “an injustice“ during his imprisonment. “There is an international rule that prohibits whaling and Japan decides it is not concerned“, Azucena’s husband was scandalized.
So, the father of two children, accompanied by Francis Lalanne, Cali and David Hallyday went to the studio. Together they have recorded a song called The last word in order to reveal their collective commitment to the whole world.
Florent Pagny: the happy singer
Questioned by RTL, the interpreter of Know how to love expressed his joy. “The artists moved a little, a lot of people went to demonstrate and express their disagreement with this situation” recalled Florent Pagny. Paul Watson “went to fight this problem (Japanese whalers, editor’s note). Et 14 years later, he gets stuck in prison when he just wants to help the planetto nature, to these whales“, added the coach of “The Voice”. “Let’s be happy“, “thanks to everyone“ concluded the singerwelcoming the interventions of the Macron couple and Michel Barnier in this matter.
As a reminder, a few days ago, Florent Pagny made a big announcement regarding his career. The singer will return to the stage after having abruptly left him at the announcement of his lung concert. This tour entitled Florent Pagny – The Return will hit the roads of France from 2026, starting with Nancy on February 4. In June and July 2026, it will settle at the Olympia for a “new residency” of 12 dates.
