Dior executive, 57, killed in horror car crash with film producer boyfriend as tributes paid to ‘exceptional woman’

A DIOR exec and her film producer boyfriend have been killed in a horrific car crash in France. Tributes have poured in for Mathilde Favier, 57, who has been described as an “exceptional woman” by the fashion dynasty. Mathilde Favier has been killed in a car crash in France Credit: Getty Mathilde was in the car with film producer boyfriend Nicolas Altmayer Credit: Getty She and her partner, Nicolas Altmayer, died after they reportedly collided head-on with a “heavy goods vehicle” while trying to pass another car. Mathilde served as director of public relations at Christian Dior Couture. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Dior released a statement on Tuesday morning, calling her an “exceptional woman”. A statement read: “Dior is deeply saddened to announce the accidental death of Mathilde Favier. “In her role as Director of Public Relations, Mathilde Favier made an incredible contribution to the reputation of Christian Dior Couture through her commitment and elegance. “She was an exceptional woman whose communicative joy, talent, and loyalty were exemplary.” Dior CEO Delphine Arnault mourned the loss of a “loyal friend” in a touching message. She wrote: “Mathilde loved life with a passion. With the passing of Mathilde, Dior is losing an incredible professional, and I have lost a loyal friend. Most read in The Sun Dior described Mathilde as an ‘exceptional person’ Credit: Getty She met Nicolas after separating from her second husband Credit: Getty “Her optimism and courage commanded admiration. We will sorely miss her smile and her talent. “I feel deeply saddened today; my thoughts are very much with her children, her mother, her sisters, her family, her many friends and her team she loved so much.” Mathilde shared two children – Helen, 27, and Carlo, 25 – with her first husband Robert Agostinelli. Finance magnate Agostinelli is a self-made billionaire who is the chairman and co-founder of private equity firm Rhône Group. Mathilde later married Antoine Meyer, but found love with film producer Nicolas after they split. She worked at Dior for more than 13 years and had previous roles at Prada and Glamour magazine. Nicolas, 61, was a prolific French film producer who worked on over 80 films and was behind the OSS 117 franchise. Mathilde was described as the “best connected woman in Paris” in a 2024 interview with The Times. More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun. Comment now