French environmentalist Pierre Rabhi dies aged 83

Born in 1938 on the edges of the Algerian Sahara, Rabhi grew up to become a pioneer of agro-ecology. Photo: AFP

French environmentalist and author Pierre Rabhi passed away on Dec 4, his family said. He was 83.

The organic farmer and nature lover, whose admirers included French actress Marion Cotillard, suffered a brain haemorrhage, his son Vianney said.