Death of artist Ben: “a bullet in the head”, what we know about his death

The Niçois artist Ben died this Wednesday, June 5, 2024  the age of 88. An investigation was carried out into the matter. open to determine the causes of his death.

Benjamin Vautier is no more. Better known under the artist name 'Ben', the 88-year-old man was found died this Wednesday June 5 à his home, route de Saint-Pancrace à Nice (Alpes-Maritimes), according to information from BFM Nice Côte d'Azur. An investigation was carried out into the matter. open to determine the exact causes of his death. 

A bullet in the head à his home

Known in particular for his "éwritings", his quotes, and his slogans written in handwritten letters on a black background, Ben b&eacute ;had a great popularity rating; since the last century. Accuracy, humor… His sometimes offbeat comments were appreciated by the general public. 

Ben was é found "with a bullet in the head", still according to the first information communicated by BFMTV. His family as well as the SMUR firefighters are currently on site, à his home. The mayor of Nice, Christian Estrosi, said he was "upseté and inconsolable. Benjamin Vautier "will leave the image of a formidable artist who made the Nice school shine. They are reunited with his wife from whom he was inseparable. I think &agrav; his daughter Eva" can we read in Nice Matin.