French Far-Right Figure Jean-Marie Le Pen Passes Away at 96
Jean-Marie Le Pen, the long-time leader of France's far-right movement, has passed away at the age of 96, as confirmed by his family to AFP.
Mr. Le Pen, who had been residing in a care home for several weeks prior to his death, departed this life around midday, "surrounded by his loved ones," according to a statement released by his family.
With a political career that spanned four decades, he significantly reshaped the landscape of French politics.
In 2002, Mr. Le Pen, co-founder of the National Front, stunned the nation…