Paul Lederman died this Sunday at the age of 84 following a long illness at the American hospital in Neuilly. His children announced the news in a statement saying: “Our father, an emblematic figure in the world of entertainment and production, left us surrounded by those who were dearest to him. True to the way he lived his entire life, he passed away after fighting with strength and dignity the after-effects of a long illness. »
For years, Paul Lederman has been an emblematic figure in the world of entertainment and production in France, working with artists such as Claude François, Coluche and of course Les Inconnus. Other French stars to have collaborated with him: Michel Polnareff, Hervé Vilard, Mike Brant, Christophe, Michèle Torr, Thierry Le Luron and Renaud.
Renowned as a kingmaker in the entertainment world, some of his adventures ended in court. We remember in particular his conflict with Les Inconnus or his trial against Coluche's sons, in which he was ordered to pay the comedian's heirs more than a million euros.
Paul Lederman will also be remembered as the one who had the brilliant idea of the fake marriage between Coluche and Thierry Le Luron, in 1985, to relaunch the comedian's career, which had been slow since his presidential candidacy in 1981...
Paul Lederman (right) at the fake wedding of Coluche and Thierry Le Luron, in 1985
