- The former right-wing politician Daniel Spagnou passed away this Monday, 31 August 2026, at the age of 85.
- He led the municipality of Sisteron without interruption from 1983 to 2026, before stepping down during the last municipal elections.
- During his career, he held the offices of MP, regional councillor, and departmental councillor for Alpes-de-Haute-Provence.
The passing of a political figure from Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
A major political figure from Alpes-de-Haute-Provence has passed away. The former mayor of Sisteron, Daniel Spagnou, died this Monday, 31 August 2026, at the age of 85, the municipality announced on its social media channels. His passing has sparked deep emotion among local and regional politicians, where numerous tributes are paying respect to the memory of the former right-wing elected official. The current mayor of the town, Jean-Pierre Templier, expressed his sadness at the loss of a man who shaped his commitment and personal history for many years. Meanwhile, the president of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, Renaud Muselier, paid tribute to an « exceptional servant of the Republic », highlighting his constant dedication to his territory.
A half-century of local and national public service
The death of Daniel Spagnou definitively closes a chapter in the political history of the region. The former town leader ran the city of Sisteron for over four decades, holding the mayoral office from 1983 to 2026, the year he chose to step down following the municipal elections. In addition to his historic local roots, Daniel Spagnou held responsibilities at the departmental, regional, and national levels. Notably, he served as a departmental councillor, regional councillor, and Member of Parliament in the National Assembly. His peers, such as the president of the Hautes-Alpes departmental council, Jean-Marie Bernard, remember him as a warm, pragmatic politician who was particularly attentive to the expectations of his constituents.
