The funeral of the famous French-Canadian astrophysicist Hubert Reeves, who died on Friday at the age of 91, will take place on October 25 in Paris, we learned from his entourage on Monday.
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The public ceremony is planned at the Père-Lachaise cemetery, said Laurence Honnorat with his family.
Hubert Reeves, who died in Paris aged 91, was a master storyteller of the history of the universe, known around the world for his popular work on the cosmos.
His quote “To look into the distance is to look early” to evoke spacetime is an example of this.
The French-Canadian scientist, who looked like a Gallic druid, was also a passionate defender of the planet.
When he became president of the Humanity and Biodiversity Association in 2001, he continued to warn about the massacre of species and global warming and challenge politicians.