Claude François hid his son Marc for 6 years: “He has kept psychological after-effects”

Claude Français was the father of two boys. But one of his sons, Marc, did not always exist in the public eye since the singer, who died in 1978, hid his existence for six years.As he grew up, Claude began to take on the role of father to his brother, whom he protected enormously. Marc, who was more artistic in temperament, let himself go a little, while Claude became the patriarch of the family, feeling invested with the role of guardian of the temple,” their mother, Isabelle Forêt, told the columns of the world, this Saturday, July 19.

And this hidden beginning of existence left some traces on Marc.He has kept psychological after-effects, including a certain fear of others,” said Jean-Pierre Pasqualini, director of programs for the music channel Melody TV, who knew the singer’s children when he was at the head of Platinum Magazine. For his brother, Claude François Junior, Marc is the one who most resembles their father: “He does a bit of real estate and music in his corner. Marc is the one who is most like my father, he is a real creative.”

>>Photos – Marc and Claude François Jr, the sons of Claude François

Claude François Jr and Marc: their moving tribute to Paul Lederman

In a statement published on X (formerly Twitter) this Monday, July 22, Marc and Claude François Jr, paid tribute to Paul Lederman, the impresario of their father, Claude François, for many years.

“Paul and our father started their career together. They lived and shared their dreams, doubts and very quickly success giving birth to a forever, unique relationship that Florent Emilio Siri illustrated very well in his film ‘Cloclo’. A jack-of-all-trades, smart and endowed with unparalleled flair, Paul subsequently had a remarkable career as a producer, revealing and supporting immense talents, and in particular Thierry Le Luron and Coluche, the unknowns”, they wrote.

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