His death comes just a few weeks before France is hosting ceremonies to mark the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, which are to be attended by US President Donald Trump.
Ukushona kwakhe kwehle emasontweni ambalwa ngaphambi kokuba iFrance isingathe imicimbi yokubungaza iminyaka engama-75 ye-D-Day landings, ezohanjelwa uMongameli uDonald Trump wase-US.