French Artist Ben, 88, Dies By Suicide After His Wife's Death
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In a statement shared on the family gallery's Facebook page, the Vautier family expressed the profound bond between Ben and Annie, noting, "Geniuses never stay alone."
Renowned French artist Ben has died at the age of 88, taking his own life shortly after the tragic loss of his beloved wife, CNN reported, citing his family's statement.
The Vautier family confirmed the devastating news on Wednesday, revealing that Annie Vautier, Ben's wife, had succumbed to a stroke at 3 am that morning. Stricken with grief and unable to fathom life without her, Ben made the heart-wrenching decision to take his own life mere hours later at their residence in southern France.
In a statement shared on the family gallery's Facebook page, the Vautier family expressed the profound bond between Ben and Annie, noting, "Geniuses never stay alone."
