In 2025, fans of 80s TV were saddened by the loss of the beloved Charly Oleg, a prodigious musician who played the organ for famous songs on the show “Tournez Manège.” He quickly became a key figure on the program with this musical game. When he passed away, Evelyne Leclercq, who never lost sight of him, paid him a tender tribute, recalling his joyful and optimistic nature that never ceased to amaze her.
Just a few months after her faithful companion, Evelyne Leclercq, at the age of 74, passed away. Her family announced this on TF1-LCI on December 31. She passed away “surrounded by her family, after a very long illness” and faced the challenge with extraordinary courage fueled by the love of her family, as her daughter Céline Olive mentioned in a statement sent to AFP. In 2019, Evelyne Leclercq had publicly revealed her battle with lymphatic system cancer.
On Instagram on March 30, her daughter Céline paid a heartfelt tribute to her mother in a post featuring the presenter looking radiant in Cannes. She also remembered three recently deceased personalities. She reflected on Loana’s sad end, acknowledging her beginnings on a reality show, and paid respects to Isabelle Mergault, highlighting their long-standing friendship and similarities.
Céline Olive also shared a message to honor the departed and those embarking on the path without them, expressing admiration and eternal love. The relationship between Evelyne Leclercq and her daughter Céline Olive was characterized by deep closeness and complicity. Despite her divorce from Jacques Olive, Evelyne had built a special bond with her daughter, whom she considered her everything.
Evelyne also cherished her role as a grandmother to Tom, Benjamin, and Ondine, the children of her daughter. She found great joy in being a grandmother and took pride in their close relationship. The young ones and their mother reflected on Evelyne Leclercq’s funeral in a shared publication on her Instagram account, emphasizing their commitment to continue walking in the light as she wished.
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