Yves Mourousi, a renowned French television and radio news presenter and journalist, was born on July 20, 1942, in Suresnes, Hauts-de-Seine, and left an indelible mark on the world of broadcasting until his passing on April 7, 1998, in Paris.
For an impressive 14-year period, spanning from 1975 to 1988, Mourousi held the esteemed position of anchor for TF1's midday news program, earning him the distinction of being one of the most beloved and respected television presenters of his time.
Mourousi's surname, a testament to his mother's heritage, originates from her Russian princess roots of Phanariote nobility.
During the 1980s, he was an active member of the Association de la Presse du Music-Hall et du Cirque, a French press organization comprising journalists, critics, chroniclers, and notable personalities such as Pierre Cardin, Guy des Cars, and Jean-Pierre Thiollet, all united by their shared passion for Music-hall and Circus, under the leadership of the esteemed journalist Jacqueline Cartier.
In addition to his news presenting duties, Mourousi also ventured into event production, successfully organizing the Festival de la Musique aux Armées on Paris's iconic Place Vendôme, as well as the hit Broadway musical Barnum, penned by Michael Stewart and Cy Coleman, at the Cirque d'Hiver in Paris, which he also directed in 1981.
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