Bernadette Chirac, the former first lady of France, passed away at the age of 93, confirmed by President Emmanuel Macron. She was a significant figure during her husband Jacques Chirac's presidency from 1995 to 2007, navigating his notorious infidelities with a blend of humor and resilience. Born into a wealthy family in Paris, she met Jacques at Sciences Po and married him in 1956. Throughout their 63-year marriage, she became a formidable political presence, serving as a municipal and general councilor in Corrèze, where she built her own power base. Beyond her political career, Chirac was known for her charity work, particularly with hospitalized children, which transformed her public image. Her 2001 memoir, 'Conversation,' revealed her sharp wit and independence, selling hundreds of thousands of copies. Despite her husband's declining health, she remained a vocal figure until her own health issues led her to retreat from public life. Macron has invited the public to pay tribute to her opposite the Élysée Palace, honoring her legacy in French history.