On the evening of April 18, Jean-François, a farmer who had participated in the Belgian version of the show L’amour est dans le pré, in 2021, died suddenly at the age of 52 following a cardiac arrest.
Sad news for the large family of candidates from Love is in the meadow and his fans. This Tuesday, April 18, Jean-François, a market gardener in the village of Blaregnies, Belgiumwho had participated in the 13th season of the program, in 2021, is suddenly deceased. According to information from South Infothis emblematic participant of the show would have succumbed after a cardiac arrest after spending the evening with his family. He had just celebrated his 52nd birthday.
In his small town of Quévy, located in the Walloon region, Jean-François was very popular. Viewers also discovered a man with a big heart but unfortunately, the farmer had not found his kindred spirit. Father of four childrenthis market gardener at the head of Potagers des Délices is described as someone “who likes to crunch life to the fullest“, A “passionate with a big heart” Who “cultivates his vegetable garden and takes care of the nature that surrounds him” and which “the universe is enchanting and whimsical”, as reported DHnet.
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He died at the age of 52
Faced with this sudden disappearance, Valentin, the eldest son of Jean-François wanted to give him back a touching tribute to his father, to South Info. He notably returned to the moments before his death. “He had a good time with my little brother. They had played football in the village square. They had fun. Then they went for pizza. He really liked this dish.” he confided. Before continuing with emotion: “He asked for the bill and his heart stopped. He died with someone he loved.”
Finally, Valentin saluted the memory of a “outstanding dad”. “He gave lots of love and wanted us to be as happy as possible. He is someone who loved people. He didn’t take himself seriously.”, he said. Before continuing this laudatory portrait: “He knew how to make people laugh. He was always trying to find something to make people happy.” Regarding the takeover of the exploitation of Jean-François, the young man of 16 explained: “I’m the eldest and I’m only 16. It’s not really a priority right now.”
A brutal disappearance which is reminiscent of that of Jean-Claude Joly, unforgettable candidate for season 6 of the French version of the show last June. On her Instagram account, presenter Karine Le Marchand wrote: “My Jean-Claude, words fail me, but not my tears. Thank you for giving me so much joy and affection at each of our reunions. You chose to say stop, so rest in peace. My thoughts go out to Maud and your little Charlotte.”