Raymond Pointu: key obituary facts
Is Raymond Pointu dead? Yes. Raymond Pointu died on September 2, 2026, at age 86.
Cause of death: Raymond Pointu's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Raymond Pointu known for?
He was a French sports journalist.
More about Raymond Pointu
Raymond Pointu, a French sports journalist, died on September 2, 2026, aged 86.
He began his career at Miroir Sprint before joining Le Monde in 1970, where he received the Prix du meilleur article sportif in 1976. Two years later, he moved to Agence France-Presse, where he spent the rest of his career.
In 2013, he was awarded the Prix Robert-Parienté and was also inducted into the Gloire du sport that year.