Frank Bridel
journalist
- December 25, 1924 · Lausanne
- September 2, 2026
- 101 years
About Frank Bridel
Frank Bridel, 101, Swiss journalist (Gazette de Lausanne) and writer.
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Frank Bridel, a prolific Swiss journalist and writer, lived a remarkable century-long life that spanned from
Frank Bridel
1924 – 2026
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Frank Bridel, a prolific Swiss journalist and writer, lived a remarkable century-long life that spanned from 1924 to 2026. Born in Lausanne on Christmas Day, Bridel would go on to shape the landscape of Swiss media. His professional career was marked by a prestigious tenure as editor-in-chief of the Gazette de Lausanne. Beyond the newsroom, he shared his insights as a dedicated longtime columnist for Entreprise romande. Throughout his life, Bridel contributed to numerous literary works, including his 1985 book on medicine and various collections of interviews. His commitment to the written word remained a constant throughout his long career. Frank Bridel passed away on September 2, 2026, at the age of 101, leaving behind a legacy of journalistic excellence.
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|Frank Bridel (25 December 1924 – 2 September 2026) was a Swiss journalist and writer.
Bridel notably served as editor-in-chief of the Gazette de Lausanne and was a longtime columnist at Entreprise romande [fr].
Bridel died on 2 September 2026, at the age of 101.
Publications
- Ces médicaments qui ont changé la vie (1985)
- La foule enchantée : entretiens avec Frank Bridel / André Charlet (2000)
- Témoin des hommes (2001)
- Francois Daulte. Paroles Vives (2001)
- Suisse mon amour - De A à Z, cinquante-deux coups de cœur (2011)
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