Heartbreaking Incident Claims Lives of Notable Figures
On Tuesday, the Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported the tragic deaths of Nicolas Altmayer, renowned producer of the beloved films _OSS 117_ and _Brice de Nice_, alongside his wife, Mathilde Favier, who held the esteemed position of Director of Public Relations at Dior. The couple lost their lives in a devastating traffic accident in Deux-Sèvres, western France, as confirmed by the Niort prosecutor's office.
The unfortunate incident occurred on Monday at approximately 4:00 PM on a departmental road in Airvault, where their vehicle collided head-on with a heavy truck while attempting to overtake another vehicle. Vice-prosecutor Nicolas Leclainche has initiated an investigation into the circumstances of the accident, categorizing it as “involuntary manslaughter by a driver.” This inquiry aims to uncover the details surrounding this heartbreaking event.
Mathilde Favier, aged 57, was not only a prominent figure in the fashion industry but also a cherished member of the Dior family. Her husband, Nicolas Altmayer, aged 61, was a distinguished film producer who co-led the production company Mandarin & Compagnie with his brother Éric. He was well-known for his work on significant productions, including _OSS 117_ and _Brice de Nice_ with Jean Dujardin, and more recently _Alpha_ directed by Julia Ducournau and _Monsieur Aznavour_ starring Tahar Rahim. The couple's contributions to cinema and fashion will be remembered as a significant part of their legacies.
As reported by lesoir.be.
