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.
Ukufa kwakhe kufika emavikini ambalwa nje ngaphambi kokuthi i-France isingathe imicimbi yokugubha isikhumbuzo sama-75 sokufika kwe-D-Day, ezothanyelwa uMongameli wase-US u-Donald Trump.