Jérôme Bignon, a French senator known for his long service representing the Somme department, died on September 30, 2026, at the age of 77. His passing was confirmed by officials close to the politician. Born in Neuilly-sur-Seine on January 1, 1949, Bignon’s political career stretched over more than two decades.
He served as a deputy from 1993 to 1997 and again from 2002 to 2012. After his time in the National Assembly, he joined the Senate in 2014, where he served until 2020.