Jean-Pierre Pernaut

Jean-Pierre Pernaut, often referred to by his initials JPP, was a prominent French news presenter and broadcaster. Here are some key points about his life and career:

Birth and Death

Jean-Pierre Pernaut was born on April 8, 1950, in Amiens, Somme, France, and he passed away on March 2, 2022, in Paris, due to lung cancer at the age of 71124.

Career

Pernaut was best known for his role as the regular presenter of TF1's lunchtime news bulletin, 13 Heures, a position he held from 1988 to 2020. He also served as the editor-in-chief of this bulletin. His unique blend of an avuncular personality and authoritative delivery made him one of France's most popular news readers, attracting an audience of between seven and eight million viewers124.

In addition to his work on 13 Heures, Pernaut presented the monthly consumer program Combien ça coûte ? (How much does that cost?) on TF1 from 1991 to 2010. He was also a member of the board of directors of TF1 Group, representing the firm's employees, from 1988 until his death12.

Publications and Other Works

Pernaut published his best-selling memoirs, Pour tout vous dire.... (To tell you everything...), in 2005. He also authored two volumes of Les magnifiques métiers de l'artisanat (Splendid trades of the craft industry), which highlighted local culture and traditional crafts, themes that were often featured in his news bulletins12.

Personal Life

Pernaut was married to Nathalie Marquay, a former Miss France winner, from June 23, 2007, until his death. He had four children from his two marriages: Olivier, Julien, Lou, and Tom. His brother, Jean-François Pernaut, is also noted35.

Acting and Media Appearances

Although primarily known as a news presenter, Pernaut had acting credits in various French TV series and movies, including Le mutant, Commissaire Moulin, and Julie Lescaut35.

Legacy

Pernaut's distinctive approach to news, which included segments on local culture and traditional crafts, made his broadcasts highly popular. He also had a look-alike puppet in the French satirical show "Guignols de l'info, Les" (1988), reflecting his significant presence in French media35.