Alain Pompidou, Son of Former French President, Dies at 82

The adopted son of Georges and Claude Pompidou was a prominent professor, European Parliament member, and custodian of his parents' legacy.

Alain Pompidou passed away on December 12, 2024, at the age of 82, as confirmed by the Claude Pompidou Foundation.
Adopted by Georges and Claude Pompidou in 1942, Alain was a professor of medicine and a specialist in hematology.
He served as a European Parliament member from 1989 to 1999 and held advisory roles under French prime ministers Édouard Balladur and Alain Juppé.
A prolific author, he published works honoring his parents, including a 2023 memoir titled 'C’était Georges, mon père.'
Pompidou dedicated his later years to preserving his father’s archives and advancing his mother’s charitable initiatives for vulnerable populations.