Born in 1962, a graduate of Science Po-Paris and an MBA at Columbia University in New York, Olivier Royant practiced most of his career in the weekly that he joined in 1962. This great reporter became the magazine’s correspondent in the United States in 1984 before being appointed deputy editor-in-chief eleven years later. He had held the post of Editorial Director since July 1987.
The journalist had signed several books, including John, the last of the Kennedys , dedicated to the son of JFK, of whom he was a friend, the press release indicates.
“An honest Breton man and knight”
“Olivier was a great professional, sensitive and his benevolent gaze on others was rare. He has fought with immense courage and great dignity in recent months. He ensured his mission until the end, thank you to him for his precious contribution to the magazine ”, reacted Thursday Constance Benqué , president of Lagardère News.
“After a long fight, Olivier Royant left… a big boss of Paris Match. A friend ”, tweeted Marc-Olivier Fogiel , passed by Europe 1, radio station of the Lagardère group, addressing his thoughts to his wife Delphine.
“He has shown granite courage in the disease. Sad disappearance of an honest man and Breton knight ”, has his side reacted the former head of the information center of Lagardère Active, Denis Olivennes.