Jacques-Yves Cousteau died of a heart attack in Paris at the age of 87. His death marked the end of an era in ocean exploration and conservation. His contributions to marine science, filmmaking, and environmental advocacy left a lasting legacy.

Simone Cousteau, Jacques-Yves Cousteau's wife, died of cancer. Simone was a very close person to Jacques and her death led him to remarry to Francine Triplet.