Philippe Bouvard, a towering figure in French media, passed away at age 96 after a career spanning more than six decades. He held a world record as the presenter with the most time and seasons at a single radio station, primarily at RTL. Bouvard created and hosted the daily comedy radio program "Les Grosses Têtes" from 1977 to 2014, and later helmed "Allô Bouvard" from 2014 until his retirement in 2025 at age 95. He also hosted the television program "Le Petit Théâtre de Bouvard" from 1982 to 1986.