Edith Bonlieu Death
Marie passed away on December 22, 1995 at the age of 61 in Vercors, Isère, France. Marie's cause of death was cult mass suicide.
When did Edith Bonlieu die?
December 22, 1995How did Edith Bonlieu die? What was the cause of death?
Cult mass suicideHow old was Edith Bonlieu when died?
61Where did Edith Bonlieu die? What was the location of death?
Vercors, Isère, France
Edith Bonlieu Birthday and Date of Death
Edith Bonlieu was born on September 18, 1934 and died on December 22, 1995. Marie was 61 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: September 18, 1934
Date of Death: December 22, 1995
Age at Death: 61
Edith Bonlieu - Biography
Edith Bonlieu came from a skiing family, although her brother, [François Bonlieu], achieved more fame as a skier, winning the 1964 Olympic giant slalom gold medal. Edith was a three-time French champion and competed at the 1956 Winter Olympics. She eventually married 1960 Olympic downhill champion [Jean Vuarnet]. Edith Bonlieu and her youngest son, Patrick, eventually joined the Order of the Solar Temple cult. In 1994-95, the cult carried out mass suicides in several Swiss villages and Edith and Patrick were among those who took their own lives.