At the age of 80, the illustrious mayor of Menton, Jean Claude Guibal, passed away at his home this Monday.
The mayor of the city of Menton, Jean-Claude Guibal, was found dead this morning in his house. According to Nice-Matin, he reportedly suffered a heart attack, and despite the arrival of emergency services, he did not survive.
Mayor of Menton since 1989, he was serving his sixth term. He had also been a deputy for the Alpes-Maritimes for 20 years from 1997 until 2017.
Jean-Claude Guibal was also president of the community of the French Riviera since 2017.
The politicians of the region and the department reacted to this news:
We learn with sadness of the passing of Jean-Claude Guibal, mayor of Menton, former deputy. Memories of a man I knew more than 20 years ago as a proactive mayor and parliamentarian, with a broad view on economic issues that fascinated him since HEC
— David Lisnard (@davidlisnard) October 25, 2021
I learn with deep sadness of the death of my friend Jean-Claude Guibal. His wisdom contributed greatly to the political life of our department. He fought one last exemplary battle for the Roya Valley after #TempeteAlex, for this territory he loved so much. pic.twitter.com/9KYOD9GmlT
— Christian Estrosi (@cestrosi) October 25, 2021
The Alpes-Maritimes are in mourning
Jean-Claude Guibal was a dear friend, joining his wife Colette who passed a year ago almost to the day
He was an extraordinary intellect, a loyal man who transformed Menton while respecting its identity and history
— Eric Ciotti (@ECiotti) October 25, 2021
