Nicolas Prissette Obituary, FRANCE — Nicolas Prissette, a respected French journalist who worked with La Tribune and other major media outlets, has died at the age of 54. His death was announced by La Tribune on Friday evening, October 2, prompting an outpouring of tributes from colleagues across the French journalism community.
Prissette was remembered by La Tribune as a journalist who had been part of the La Tribune Dimanche adventure from its beginning. The newspaper expressed immense sadness over his passing and highlighted his deep love of ideas and words, along with his commitment to debate, nuance and independent journalism.
Throughout his career, Prissette worked across several areas of French media. He was associated with television news channels including LCI and BFMTV and regularly appeared on television programs as a guest and commentator, where he was known for engaging in political discussions and sharing his perspective on current affairs.
Only months before his death, Prissette appeared on the French talk show C à vous alongside Patrick Cohen and Anne-Élisabeth Lemoine. During the appearance, he and political researcher Emmanuel Rivière discussed their book, La guerre civile n’aura pas lieu (Civil War Will Not Take Place), published by Robert Laffont.
News of his passing led colleagues and former collaborators to share memories of his personality and professional dedication. Journalist Audrey Crespo-Mara remembered Prissette for his unfailing smile during the morning programs they shared at LCI, while others recalled his warmth, many smiles and passion for journalism.
Thomas Soulié, a former deputy head of the political desk at BFMTV, remembered Prissette as passionate, enthusiastic and nuanced while expressing his thoughts for Prissette’s family and children. BFMTV editor-in-chief Camille Langlade also paid tribute to him, remembering him as a deeply passionate journalist and a person of rare kindness.
Nicolas Prissette’s death at 54 marks a significant loss for the French media community. Through his work in newspapers and television, he built a professional legacy centered on ideas, thoughtful debate, nuance and independent journalism.
As colleagues and friends remember his warmth, dedication and contribution to French journalism, Prissette leaves behind a body of work and a professional legacy that touched many across the media industry. Condolences go to his family, children, colleagues and all those mourning his passing.
