Entertainment French animal sculptor Michel Bassompierre dies at 78 in Nantes by Lila Roberts - Entertainment Editor April 22, 2026 by Lila Roberts - Entertainment Editor April 22, 2026 The French animal sculptor Michel Bassompierre died on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Nantes at the age of 78, his family announced. Bassompierre, known for his smooth, rounded bronze and … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail