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Quebec Journalist Jean-Luc Mongrain Has Died at Age 75
The outspoken Quebec journalist and presenter built a 50-year media career and won 18 Artis Awards, officials and colleagues said.
- On October 11, Quebec journalist Jean-Luc Mongrain died at age 75 from cancer complications, his son confirmed. The outspoken presenter left behind a legacy spanning more than 50 years in media.
- Over his career, Mongrain earned 18 Artis Awards while hosting prominent programs including nine years at TQS hosting "Le grand journal" and three years at LCN with his daily show "Mongrain." His work defined Quebec's media landscape for decades.
- Beyond broadcasting, Mongrain served as ambassador for the Quebec Breakfast Club, leading the annual "Tasse de Jean-Luc Mongrain" fundraiser for several years. He also directed the 2015 documentary "Guilty or Sick" and launched the ten-episode podcast "Mongrain en balado" in 2021.
- Premier-Designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon called Mongrain a "unique and colourful character," while Quebec Conservative Party Leader Duhaime remembered him as "a real guy, with common sense." Both praised his impact on Quebec's culture and media.
- Outgoing Premier Christine stated Quebec has lost a prominent media figure, while Québec solidaire spokeswoman Ruba Ghazal noted Mongrain left a strong mark on the landscape and gave voice to Quebecers throughout his career. His influence will endure across generations.
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24 heuresThe former head of TVA's iconic antenna, Pierre Bruneau, greeted with emotion the memory of Jean-Luc Mongrain, who died on Sunday at the age of 75.
·Montreal, Canada
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Pierre Karl Péladeau was deeply saddened to learn of the death of journalist Jean-Luc Mongrain, whose proximity to people he kept close.
·Montreal, Canada
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Quebec journalist Jean-Luc Mongrain dies at the age of 75
The outspoken journalist and presenter Jean-Luc Mongrain has died at the age of 75 from complications of cancer. His death, which occurred on October 11, was confirmed by his son. Jean-Luc Mongrain had a career of more than 50 years in the media. He started out on regional radio and television, but it was mainly […]
·Toronto, Canada
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The famous journalist and host died at the age of 75.
·Montreal, Canada
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