Maïté, Iconic French Chef and France 3 Host, Dies at 86; Macron Pays Tribute

Dec 21, 2024, 03:46 PM

Maïté, renowned French chef and television personality famous for her show "La Cuisine des Mousquetaires" on France 3, died at the age of 86 during the night of Friday, December 20 to Saturday, December 21. Born Marie-Thérèse Ordonez, Maïté was a celebrated figure in French gastronomy and a restaurateur, known for promoting traditional cuisine from the South-West of France, delivered with her distinctive accent and character. President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute, stating, "Maïté, who embodied so well the art of being French, is no longer." Her passionate and generous approach to cooking made her an iconic presence on French television in the 1980s and 1990s, leaving an indelible legacy in French culinary culture.