Natacha Rey, originator of the rumor about Brigitte Macron, dies after a final victory in court

Natacha Rey passed away on September 13, 2026, in Saintes after conducting a controversial investigation into Brigitte Macron. On the same day, her lawyer announced that she had won a defamation case against the First Lady. Rey was initially convicted in September 2024, but the Paris Court of Appeal acquitted her in July 2025. Her death coincided with the announcement of her legal victory.