Jean-Yves Le Fur died of pancreatic cancer, at the age of 59. The news was announced by his ex-partner, director Maïwenn, through a publication on Instagram.

The press boss was known for his numerous scandalous and highly publicized relationships, including those with Stéphanie de Monaco, the model Karen Mulder, the Belgian actress Marie Gillain, and even his last wife, Małgosia Bela. He was nicknamed the “Playboy of Fashion” or “Citizen Le Fur”