Overview
- Catherine Laborde, a prominent figure on French television for nearly three decades, died at her home on Île d’Yeu at the age of 73.
- Laborde was celebrated for her 28-year tenure as a weather presenter on TF1, where her charisma, cultural knowledge, and sincerity endeared her to viewers.
- She retired in 2017 with an emotional farewell, later revealing her struggle with Lewy body dementia, a debilitating neurodegenerative condition.
- In addition to her TV career, Laborde was an accomplished author with several published works and a former actress with roles in theater and film.
- Her openness about her illness raised awareness of neurodegenerative diseases, leaving a legacy of resilience, compassion, and advocacy.