Didier Roustan was so passionate about football that he kept details about his marriage to epouse Natalie and his son under the shade.
A well-known sports journalist, Didier Roustan who worked for TF1, Canal+, and L’Equipe, passed away on September 11 at 66.
Highlights
- Didier Roustan had been elusive about his épouse, Nathalie Roustan.
- He mentioned having a young son in a 2006 portrait by the newspaper Libération.
- Didier’s parents origine had a mix of French and Caribbean ethnical backgrounds.
He hadn’t been on the air since the end of June. On June 21, he commented on his final match, Argentina vs. Canada, during the Copa America opening, and his last appearance on L’Equipe du Soir was on June 22.
After battling liver cancer for several weeks, many sports personalities paid tribute to him.
Éric Cantona praised Roustan as the most excellent sports journalist and noted his intelligence and liveliness.
The French Journalist Didier Roustan Had A Blissful Marriage Life With Nathalie Roustan
Didier Roustan was entirely private about his personal life.
On social media, he had never tagged his épouse (wife) or enfant (children).
However, he enjoyed a happy married life, as he mentioned having a young son in a 2006 portrait by the newspaper Libération.
Some have also mentioned that his epouse is Nathalie Roustan, but this has not been widely confirmed in the media.
Didier Roustan Hailed From Mix Of French And Caribbean Heritage
Didier Roustan was born on October 10, 1957, in Brazzaville, where he lived until he was three.
His dad worked for the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and his mom, a journalist from Martinique, worked for FR3 and AFP.
So, Didier’s parents origine had a mix of French and Caribbean ethnical backgrounds.
Then, Roustan Famille (family) later moved to Cannes, where Didier enjoyed playing football as a kid.
He played as a libero and, by age 16, was training with the professional team of his local club, AS Cannes.
Additional Information
- Didier Roustan gained fame in 1984 when he hosted the football show Téléfoot on TF1.
- In the 1990s, he worked on football magazines and commentated on matches for Canal+ and France 2.
- In the 2000s, he became well-known for hosting Enfin du foot debate on L’Équipe TV and worked for TV5 Monde.
