Bernadette Chirac, widow of former French president Jacques Chirac and known as the discreet companion of one of France's key postwar politicians, died at the age of 93, their daughter told AFP Saturday.

Née Bernadette Chodron de Courcel, la veuve de l'ancien président Jacques Chirac est décédé vendredi soir

Bernadette Chirac, veuve de l’ancien président de la République Jacques Chirac, est décédée vendredi soir à l’âge de 93 ans, a annoncé samedi matin à l’AFP sa fille Claude Chirac.

PARIS -- Bernadette Chirac, the widow of former French president Jacques Chirac, passed away on Friday evening at the age of 93, French media reported Saturday.