Grim Reaper 186 Posted December 31, 2017 The Valery Giscard d'Estaing thread. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,987 Posted January 1, 2018 Neat. I don't think he's at death's door but I wanted to see him on the list eventually. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadpool 166 Posted January 1, 2018 Happy with his inclusion on the list! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,414 Posted January 1, 2018 I reckon he'll see 2019...Chirac will be first Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,340 Posted January 1, 2018 Same.Happy with this name.Just sad Chirac didn't come back on the list.That said I didn't include him on my shadow list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zsa Zsa's leg 884 Posted January 1, 2018 I think Chirac would've been a better pick but I think it's about time they chose d'Estaing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GossipGabe 333 Posted January 1, 2018 45 minutes ago, Zsa Zsa's leg said: I think Chirac would've been a better pick but I think it's about time they chose d'Estaing Now that they chose Giscard, I'm sure that Chirac and Delors will go before him. Not a bad choice, but not a dead cert either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,987 Posted January 7, 2018 Here is a recent photo of him and his reaction to the death of Jean D'Ormesson: https://fr.news.yahoo.com/lettre-ouverte-valéry-giscard-d-214546744.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 12,013 Posted January 7, 2018 1 hour ago, gcreptile said: Here is a recent photo of him and his reaction to the death of Jean D'Ormesson: https://fr.news.yahoo.com/lettre-ouverte-valéry-giscard-d-214546744.html Where is Giscard's photo? The photo on the article is of Jean d'Ormesson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,987 Posted January 7, 2018 19 minutes ago, drol said: Where is Giscard's photo? The photo on the article is of Jean d'Ormesson. Ha, you're right, I'm sorry.... I thought he looked appropriately wrinkled enough to be D'estaing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThePrematureBurial 224 Posted January 18, 2018 According to this article in L'Eperon (a website about horses), Jacinte Giscard d'Estaing died at the age of 58. The former French president's daughter was a veterinarian & horse enthusiast. http://www.leperon.fr/Cheval-de-A-a-Z/Politique/Disparition-de-Jacinte-Giscard-d-Estaing2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Key 749 Posted January 18, 2018 4 hours ago, ThePrematureBurial said: According to this article in L'Eperon (a website about horses), Jacinte Giscard d'Estaing died at the age of 58. The former French president's daughter was a veterinarian & horse enthusiast. http://www.leperon.fr/Cheval-de-A-a-Z/Politique/Disparition-de-Jacinte-Giscard-d-Estaing2 A parent burying their child is a fate I wish on no one. Regards to their family 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,340 Posted January 18, 2018 At his age he could well do a Debbie Reynolds. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,987 Posted March 31, 2018 Meeting at the OECD: Also was at the funeral of Arnaud Beltrame, the policeman who was killed by an ISIS terrorist a couple of days ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeMoneypenny 55 Posted September 30, 2018 Frenchies must be feelings nostalgic compared to who run's the country now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
888-333 12 Posted October 2, 2018 Quote WTF is up with his eyebrows Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThePrematureBurial 224 Posted December 4, 2018 These two belong on next year's death list. I wish them a long life, as long as they enjoy it, but how long are they able to hold on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prophet 251 Posted December 5, 2018 13 hours ago, ThePrematureBurial said: These two belong on next year's death list. I wish them a long life, as long as they enjoy it, but how long are they able to hold on? He is in better health than my grandfather was at 77, so no: I think he should be dropped. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,052 Posted December 5, 2018 13 hours ago, ThePrematureBurial said: These two belong on next year's death list. I wish them a long life, as long as they enjoy it, but how long are they able to hold on? Michael lonsdale looks awful, giscard d’Estaing looks à bit better according to the fact that he can stand up 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathrace 1,171 Posted December 5, 2018 Based on this evidence, I reckon about 18 months to two years before Giscard gives his final Au Revoir. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ImissMontpellier 73 Posted December 9, 2018 On 05/12/2018 at 20:38, Deathrace said: Based on this evidence, I reckon about 18 months to two years before Giscard gives his final Au Revoir. And Lonsdale is likely to go before him given what he looks like in the video. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathrace 1,171 Posted January 1, 2019 Feels like another wasted pick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ImissMontpellier 73 Posted January 1, 2019 Too big to be dropped: a 1926 born former French President. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,490 Posted September 26, 2019 I bet you were all wondering if Giscard d'Estaing would say anything about the death of his very long term rival Chirac. And...he has. Apparently in old age, Chirac used to tease VG'dE that he had won 2 terms to Valery's 1. Oh those statesman hijinks... Bad Google translate: Quote "I learned with great emotion the news of the disappearance of the former President of the Republic Jacques Chirac. I send a message of profound condolences to his wife and loved ones. " Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
