Aged 77, the former deputy mayor of Nice and also the member of parliament for the second constituency, Muriel Marland-Militello is no longer with us. Christian Estrosi announced it early this morning.
The political world is in mourning! Born in Nice, the UMP politician was notably a member of parliament for the second constituency of the Alpes-Maritimes department from 2002 to 2012. Madame Muriel Marland-Militello was also elected on Christian Estrosi’s list in the 2008 municipal elections in Nice, where she served as deputy mayor in charge of the city’s cultural policy. This woman left a significant mark on the local public life of Nice with her determination and ambition.
Politicians pay tribute to her
It’s a sad news that was announced this morning. Christian Estrosi mentioned it on his Twitter account this morning, stating that Muriel Marland-Militello is no longer with us. The former assistant for Culture for Christian Estrosi has passed away, and he wishes to pay her a public tribute in line with her family’s wishes.
This morning, I learned with great sadness of the passing of Muriel Marland-Militello. Muriel was one of those women who marked the political history of #Nice06 and our department, as a pioneer, with her determination to advance the issues she cared about. pic.twitter.com/sMGj7n7by6
— Christian Estrosi (@cestrosi) February 25, 2021
Many political figures in the region paid tribute to her throughout the day. Many enumerate her love and commitment to culture and animals. Deputy Marine Bernier recalls a “colorful” personality nicknamed “MMM” who will undoubtedly leave an indelible mark on Nice’s history. Among her main battles was her fight against bullfighting.
Eric Ciotti’s brief message to pay tribute to Muriel Marland-Militello:
Deeply moved by the announcement of the death of Muriel Marland, MP for Nice and deputy mayor, with whom I sat in the National Assembly
A woman of culture, a lover of our city Nice, she carried out her mandates with passion
My thoughts are with her family & her husband Philippe Marland pic.twitter.com/Gpmr8jBDnn
— Eric Ciotti (@ECiotti) February 25, 2021
The president of the Alpes-Maritimes department, Charles-Ange Ginesy, also expressed his condolences:
I am very saddened to hear of the passing of Muriel Marland-Militello. Former MP for the #AlpesMaritimes, she was very committed to our region. My thoughts are with her family and her husband, Prefect Philippe Marland, for whom I have a special affection.
— Charles Ange Ginesy (@ca_ginesy) February 25, 2021
Mayors in the region also reacted, such as Joseph Segura, the mayor of Saint-Laurent-du-Var:
A heartfelt thought for the relatives of Muriel Marland-Militello who has just passed away: MP, deputy for culture of @VilledeNice elected @MetropoleNCA her political career will leave a deep memory in the department pic.twitter.com/VXVvey9SJw
— Joseph SEGURA (@JosephSeguraSLV) February 25, 2021
