Inquest into Fatal Car Crash Involving Prominent French Figures

Nicolas Altmayer, 61, and Mathilde Favier, 57, died in a car accident in western France around 4 p.m.
Altmayer produced the 'OSS 117' franchise and films by François Ozon and Bertrand Bonello.
Favier managed VIP relations for Dior, including celebrities like Rihanna and Jennifer Lawrence.
LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault praised Favier's communicative joy and loyalty.
Franck Gastambide called Altmayer his mentor and father figure.
The crash involved a heavy goods vehicle while overtaking another.
An involuntary manslaughter investigation is ongoing.
Altmayer's legacy includes films by Ozon and Bonello.
Favier founded Esthétique & Cancer and authored a 2024 book on Paris.
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