Brussels, Belgium, 30 August (Eurotoday) – André Remy dies aged 89, bringing to an end a long career that made him a familiar figure in Belgian television, football broadcasting and political satire. RTBF announced his death on Sunday, identifying him as a former presenter and former sports director at Canal+ Belgium.
Remy became widely known through Feu vert, the youth television programme he presented alongside Jacques Careuil. His career later expanded into sports journalism and management before political comedy became another defining part of his public life.
Confirming the news, RTBF said:
“André Remy est décédé à 89 ans.”
The broadcaster highlighted Feu vert and the political satire Sois Belge et tais-toi ! when paying tribute to his career.
Why André Remy became important to Belgian television
Remy’s reputation came from his ability to move between very different areas of broadcasting. He worked as a presenter and journalist before becoming closely involved with football coverage as sports director at Canal+ Belgium.
His later work demonstrated a different side of his career. Remy helped develop Sois Belge et tais-toi !, a satirical production that turned Belgian politics and public figures into sketches, impersonations and songs.
Performing remained important to him well into his later years. Speaking about his work during a 2009 appearance, Remy said:
“Ce n’est pas de la fatigue, c’est du bonheur.”
The remark — “It isn’t tiredness, it’s happiness” — reflected his enthusiasm for continuing to perform rather than withdrawing from public life.
What will Belgian broadcasting lose after his death?
The announcement that André Remy dies removes a figure whose career connected several generations of Belgian audiences.
His legacy extends beyond appearing on television. His leadership in sports broadcasting placed him behind the development of football coverage, while his political satire provided audiences with a humorous interpretation of Belgian public life.
For former colleagues and viewers, his death also represents the loss of a broadcaster from an era when presenters often worked across journalism, entertainment and live television rather than specialising in one format.
What happens to André Remy’s legacy now?
Remy’s programmes, performances and contribution to Belgian broadcasting remain the clearest record of his career. Feu vert established his early television profile, while football broadcasting and Sois Belge et tais-toi ! defined later periods of his professional life.
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9 responses to “André Remy Dies at 89 After Celebrated Belgian TV Career”
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Looks like we’ve lost another one who could juggle politics and footie better than most of us can manage our morning coffee ☕. If only all broadcasters could leave behind such a mixed bag of talent instead of just half-baked reality shows! 🤷♂️
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Seems like Belgian TV just lost its last link to the good old days—what’s next, a reality show about Brussels traffic? At least now he can finally rest from making us laugh while simultaneously crying over politics! 😂
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Such a shame, eh? One less “celebrity” to pretend we care about while sipping our café au lait. ☕️ #RIPAndré
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Guess we’ll have to find a new source of political humor now that the king of Belgian TV has checked out. Who knew one could be a football director and still have time for a laugh? 🤷♂️
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Looks like André Remy has finally decided to take an extended holiday from Belgian TV at 89—who knew retirement could last that long? 🍻 Just what we need, another legend leaving us to fend for ourselves in the land of political satire and football.
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So, André Remy, the chap who made us chuckle about Belgian politics and football, has finally hung up his microphone at 89. Guess it’s time for the rest of us to start taking ourselves a bit more seriously, eh? 😂💼
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So, the legend André Remy has finally decided to take a permanent holiday at 89—clearly, he couldn’t resist the allure of eternal retirement from political satire or football commentary. Bravo, mate, who wouldn’t want to leave the chaos of Belgian television behind? 😏🥳
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Another legend bites the dust, eh? Guess we’ll have to find a new source of political laughs and questionable football commentary—what a tragedy for the Belgian sense of humor! 😂
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What a shocker, a Belgian TV legend dies at 89—who knew the secret to longevity was dodging the boredom of politics and football? 🎭🇧🇪 Let’s just hope they keep the reruns rolling; we need a good laugh at our expense! 😂
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So, André Remy’s off to that big studio in the sky at 89—who knew you could still be a star without a Wi-Fi connection? 🎤🇧🇪 Guess we’re stuck with reality TV now, eh?
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