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Updated Mar 08, 2021 · 07:37 am File photo of Olivier Dassault attending the National Assembly in Paris. | Benoit Tessier/Reuters
French billionaire MP Olivier Dassault was killed on Sunday in a helicopter crash, Reuters reported, quoting the police. He was the eldest son of late industrialist Serge Dassault and belonged to the family that owns Dassault Aviation that makes Rafale fighter jets, among other planes.
“Olivier Dassault loved France,” President Emmanuel Macron said in a tweet, paying him tribute. “Captain of industry, lawmaker, local elected official, reserve commander in the air force: during his life, he never ceased to serve our country, to value its assets. His sudden death is a great loss. Thoughts on his family and loved ones.”
Olivier Dassault, a French lawmaker and son of deceased aviation billionaire Serge Dassault, died in a helicopter crash Sunday, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Twitter, calling it a “great loss” to the country.