Philippe Pozzo di Borgo Biography

Philippe Pozzo di Borgo Married Twice

Best known as the former director of Pommer Champagnes, Philippe Pozzo di Borgo married twice in his life. Philippe shared the vows with his first wife named Beatrice Henriette Lucie, on June 30, 1973. Unfortunately, Beatrice died of a terminal illness on 3 May 1996.

Philippe Robert-Jean Pozzo di Borgo with his adopted son Robert-Jean Pozzo di Borgo. SOURCE: Facebook(Philippe Robert-Jean Pozzo di Borgo)

In addition, the couple decided to adopt two kids- a boy Robert-Jean Pozzo di Borgo, and a girl Laetitia Pozzo di Borgo when the late wife undergoes five miscarriages. After the passing of Beatrice, Philipe found love in the form of his second wife, Khadija Najimi Pozzo di Borgo. The pair got hitched in a lavish wedding that was held in Morroco. 

Philippe and his wife Khadija live a sound life in Essaouira, Morroco, with two children named Sabah Pozzo di Borgo and Na Pozzo di Borgo.

Philippe Pozzo di Borgo- Became Quadriplegic

The French businessman Philippe Pozzo di Borgo on 27 June 1993, suffered a paragliding accident, which left him paralyzed. Philippe was unable to move any part of the body below the head. Pozzo developed quadriplegia after the incident. Philip then fell into a deep depression.

Philippe Pozzo di Borgo with his Algerian immigrant caretaker Abdel Yasmin Sellou. SOURCE: Getty Images

Due to difficulty adjusting to a disability, Philippe once attempted suicide by wrapping his oxygen tube around his neck. But, thanks to his Algerian immigrant caretaker Abdel Yasmin Sellou, Philippe found the spirit to live a joyful life.

Ever since Borgo became unable to walk, he doesn't engage in heavy workouts and exercises. Philippe does perform gentle exercises with the help of his physiotherapist. Other than this, Abdel & Philippe would routinely pull elaborate pranks for fun.

Update: Philippe Pozzo di Borgo No More

On June 01, 2023, Philippe Pozzo di Borgo, aged 72, peacefully passed away. The news of his passing was confirmed by his older brother. It was shared that Philippe had been enduring great pain every day and night, and he bore immense suffering. In light of this sad event, we extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved family. May they find solace and strength during this difficult time. 

How Rich is Philippe Pozzo di Borgo?

After completion of education, Pozzo began to work as a manager at Moet and Chandon. Pozzo di Borgo was also an owner of a hotel in Paris called Hotel Particulier but sold its right in 2010.

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Coming to the net worth of the Philippe, it is estimated at an astonishing $20 million as of 2022. A significant amount of his earnings comes from his role as the director of Pommer Champagnes. Pozzo also accumulates the royalties from his bestseller book Intouchable which adds up to his wealth. 

Well, Pozzo di Borgo published an autobiographical book, Le Second Souffle(The second wind), in 2001. He describes the drama of his life and his return to it, including his odd-couple relationship with caregiver Abdel Sellou. The successful French movie Intouchables(2011) is based on his book 'Le Second Souffle.' 

Quick Facts of Philippe Pozzo di Borgo

• Philippe Pozzo di Borgo holds French citizenship.
• He is a diabetic patient & avoids carbs and sugar in food.
• The birthplace of Philippe is Tunis, Tunisia.
• The older sibling of Di Borgo is called the 7th Count Pozzo di Borgo.
• Pozzo is notably the sponsor of UP for Humanness, an association working for a humane community. 
• His siblings are Valerie Pozzo di Borgo, Reyneir Pozzo di Borgo, Alexandra Josephine Pozzo di Borgo, and Alain Pozzo di Borgo.
• He was born to his mother Jacqueline Marthe Louise Henriette de Vogue and father Charles-Andre Louis Gontran Robert Pozzo di Borgo.

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