Béatrice Bellamy passed away on Sunday at the age of 59. The Horizons party MP, who had represented the 2nd constituency of Vendée since 2022, succumbed to cancer after a months-long battle with the disease. Her parliamentary team confirmed the news on Monday morning, plunging the department and the presidential group into mourning.
A committed elected official to the very end
Elected in the last legislative elections, Béatrice Bellamy had joined the Horizons group in the National Assembly. Her political career in the Vendée region was aligned with the centrist and Macronist movement. Despite her illness, she continued to serve her term as long as possible before having to step away from the chamber in recent weeks.
Unanimous tributes
Reactions have been pouring in since the announcement of his death. His fellow members of parliament and elected officials from the Vendée region unanimously praised his dedication to serving his constituents and his courage in the face of adversity. A memorial service is expected to be held soon in his constituency.
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