This Tuesday, January 6th, marks a special date for Audrey Crespo-MaraFor the first time since the disappearance of Thierry Ardisson In 2025, the presenter would have celebrated his birthday. Born on January 6, 1949, the man in black would have been 77 years old today.
On this occasion, his widow chose to post a photo of the two of them on Instagram. The TF1 journalist didn't add a lengthy comment, letting the image speak for itself. This symbolic gesture, several months after Thierry Ardisson's death at the age of 76, is part of a series of discreet tributes paid by Audrey Crespo-Mara since her husband's passing, notably her wearing black on screen.
A first symbolic date since the death of Thierry Ardisson
This anniversary has a special significance, as it is the first celebrated since the presenter's passing.
Since his death in 2025, Audrey Crespo-Mara has spoken with restraint, favoring occasional public statements. The publication of this photo thus marks a moment of personal remembrance, while also recalling the public's affection for the man nicknamed "the man in black."
The memory of a very public couple
Audrey Crespo-Mara and Thierry Ardisson were one of the most well-known couples in the French media. Married after several years together, they shared a close bond often mentioned in interviews and profiles of the television host. The journalist notably supported her husband throughout his illness, even producing a final documentary about it, filmed in the hospital.
At Thierry Ardisson's funeral, Audrey Crespo-Mara delivered a remarkable eulogy, praised for its dignity and restraint. Since then, every appearance or publication by her is scrutinized, so deeply does the public remember the television host.
