Former French Agriculture Minister and Monaco's Minister of State Didier Guillaume Dies at 65 Due to Sudden Illness

Jan 17, 2025, 04:14 PM

Didier Guillaume, the former French Minister of Agriculture under President Emmanuel Macron's government from 2018 to 2020, has died at the age of 65 due to a sudden illness during his hospitalization. Guillaume, who had been serving as the Minister of State of Monaco since September 2024, was a significant figure in French politics, having served as a senator for the Drôme region and as the president of the socialist group in the Senate from 2014 to 2018 before joining Macron's administration. His death has prompted tributes from various political figures, including Olivier Dussopt, who described him as a close friend and a brother.