About Jacques Witt
Lived 1958 – 2026 (aged 68). Jacques Witt was a French visual artist and press photographer.
Jacques Witt (; 1958 – 11 April 2026) was a French journalist and photographer.
Life and career Born in Strasbourg in 1958, Witt earned his baccalauréat from the Lycée Kléber before joining Dernières Nouvelles d'Alsace in 1980. He also freelanced for Sipa Press before joining its permanent staff in 1984. He received accreditation from the Élysée Palace in 1985, covering events such as the 1985 New Caledonian legislative election, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the release of Nelson Mandela from prison, and the Gulf War.
Witt died on 11 April 2026; a tribute to his life was paid by President Emmanuel Macron.
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Who was Jacques Witt?
French press photographer (1958-2026)
When was Jacques Witt born?
Jacques Witt was born on 25 March 1958 in Strasbourg.
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Jacques Witt died on 11 April 2026 in 15th arrondissement of Paris.
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Jacques Witt was a visual artist and press photographer.
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Jacques Witt was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jacques Witt. https://biography.guide/jacques-witt/
MLA: "Jacques Witt." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jacques-witt/.
Chicago: "Jacques Witt." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jacques-witt/.
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