French far-right politician Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of the National Rally party, passed away at the age of 96, his family announced. Le Pen led the party, previously known as the National Front, from 1972 to 2011. He had recently been hospitalized with suspected heart issues.
This marks a significant development in French political history. Further details are expected as the story unfolds.
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