Tragic Passing of Olivier Marleix
Olivier Marleix was a member of Les Républicains. He was the deputy for Eure‑et‑Loir’s 2nd area. He died by suicide at his home in Anet, Centre-Val de Loire, on July 7, 2025. He was 54 years old. His body was found after he missed an appointment. An autopsy said he died by hanging. His death shocked many people in France. It started a big talk about mental health in politics. This is one of the most tragic events in the history of the Republican Party. People in Eure‑et‑Loir and all over France are very sad.
Political Journey and Public Service
Olivier Marleix was born on February 6, 1971, in Boulogne‑Billancourt. He studied at Sciences Po and the University of Clermont‑Ferrand. These schools are known for training French leaders. He became mayor of Anet from 2008 to 2017. He was close to the people in Centre-Val de Loire. In 2012, he became a deputy in the National Assembly. He stayed in this job until he died. Between 2022 and 2024, he led the Republican group in parliament. He worked for conservative ideas and wanted to help rural places like Eure-et-Loir. His father, Alain Marleix, was also in politics. His mother, Évelyne Marleix, was mayor of Molompize. Olivier Marleix leaves behind his wife and two daughters. His family and the people he served are heartbroken.
Funeral Ceremony in Anet: A Nation Bids Farewell
On July 11, 2025, around 1,000 people came to say goodbye. The funeral was at the Church of Saint-Cyr-et-Sainte-Julitte in Anet. The church was too small for all the people, so big screens were set up outside. This showed how important Marleix was to many people.
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Dignitaries in Attendance
Many famous political leaders came to the funeral. Some of them were:
- Prime Minister François Bayrou
- Michel Barnier
- Bruno Retailleau
- Gérald Darmanin
- Annie Genevard
- Presidents of the National Assembly and the Senate
This funeral showed that all parties respected Marleix, even if they had different views. His daughter Anna gave a touching speech. She said: “It’s better to be alive in a dead body than dead in a living body.” François Bayrou said the large crowd showed how much Marleix gave to public service. After the ceremony, he was buried in the Anet municipal cemetery. Only close family attended the private burial.
Public Mourning and Political Impact
People in Anet and across France are very sad. His death is not only a family tragedy, but also a wake-up call. Now people are talking more about mental health in French politics. The funeral showed how much Marleix was respected by everyone. Les Républicains are now thinking about how to support leaders better.
A Legacy Remembered
Marleix always worked hard for the people in Eure-et-Loir. He was loyal to his party. He believed in rural life and wanted to protect it in a modern world. Many leaders from Centre-Val de Loire and the rest of France are sending messages of love and thanks. They say Marleix was more than just a politician—he was a real public servant. His life reminds us of the stress that leaders face, and the need to care for their mental health.