Patrice Laffont, a key figure on French television in the 1990s and 2000s, died on August 7, 2024 at his home in Vaucluse. Host of the hit shows "Des chiffres et des lettres", "Fort Boyard" and "Pyramide", the man left his mark on several generations of TV viewers. Here's a look back at his prolific life at the heart of game shows.