Francis Pipelin: key obituary facts
Is Francis Pipelin dead? Yes. Francis Pipelin died on November 9, 2026, at age 93.
Cause of death: Francis Pipelin's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Francis Pipelin known for?
He was a French bicycle racer.
More about Francis Pipelin
Born: 7 July 1933.
Place of birth: Saint-Méen-le-Grand.
Place of death: Noyal-sur-Vilaine.
Gender: male.
Occupation: sport cyclist.
Nationality: France.
Francis Pipelin, a French professional racing cyclist, died in Noyal-sur-Vilaine on November 9, 2026, aged 93.
Born on July 7, 1933, in Saint-Méen-le-Grand, France, he was a French bicycle racer whose career included participation in four editions of the Tour de France. That record places him among the riders who took part in the race on multiple occasions, with four separate editions marking the extent of his documented Tour participation.
Pipelin’s life began in Saint-Méen-le-Grand and ended in Noyal-sur-Vilaine, two towns in France; his birth and death dates span more than nine decades. His professional cycling career is chiefly identified in the available biographical record through his role as a French racer and his appearances in the Tour de France. The record of four editions provides a concise account of his connection to the event, while his dates and places of birth and death establish the principal details of his life. He was 93 at the time of his death.