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Didier Decoin, a French writer and former president of the Prix Goncourt jury, has died.

Didier Decoin, who won the prestigious French literary prize Prix Goncourt in 1977 and served as president of its jury from 2020 to 2024, has passed away. He was also recognized for his involvement with the literary prize 30 Millions d’Amis and held the honorary presidency of the Printemps du Livre de Montaigu. Media outlets like Le Figaro, Libération, and Le Nouvel Obs have commemorated his literary contributions and leadership in French literature.