For the first time, the children of Mathilde Favier have spoken out about the untimely passing of their mother, who left the world at the age of 57.
Favier, who served as the public relations director for Christian Dior Couture, tragically lost her life in a car crash in Western France. The accident also claimed the life of her partner, the 61-year-old film producer Nicolas Altmayer, earlier this week.
On Wednesday, her children, Heloise Agostinelli, 27, and Carlo Agostinelli, 25, expressed their profound grief and shared touching memories of the close relationship they shared with their mother.
“Words can’t describe the agony I’m feeling. My mom was everything to me. My world shattered the moment she left us,” Heloise shared in an emotional message on her Instagram Stories.
She continued to express gratitude, “Thank you for all your beautiful and heartfelt messages. I’m feeling overwhelmed and unable to respond to everyone. I hope this nightmare ends soon. Life feels cruel and unjust.”
She added in French, ‘I love you mom, my moon, my whole life. Rest in peace, my eternal angel.’
Mathilde Favier’s children, Heloise Agostinelli, 27, and Carlo Agostinelli, 25, have broken their silence following her shock death at 57
Favier, the director of public relations at Christian Dior Couture, passed away in a car accident in Western France, alongside her partner, film producer Nicolas Altmayer, 61, on Monday
Heloise also posted a childhood snap of her and her mother in a swimming pool.
Carlo shared a poignant tribute on his Instagram, writing, ‘Maman, My heart aches and my brain is foggy. None of this makes sense, and I struggle to understand how any of it ever will.’
‘You were the incarnation of life, the definition of joy, and so much more than words could ever do justice. You loved and were loved more deeply than I think any of us will ever be able to understand.’
He went on: ‘Life works in such unpredictable and mysterious ways, but as you always taught me, trust life’s plan, trust destiny, and let the rest take care of itself.’
He then thanked his mother for ‘being such an incredible role model. Thank you for instilling in me the values that will remain at the core of who I am forever.’
‘Thank you for being the definition of what a mother should be and so much more. You were our superhero, and you always will be. I am strong because you taught me to be.’
Carlo added that the close-knit family will continue to support each other.
‘Heloise is with me, and always will be. Your beloved family, your sisters, your mother, your nephews and nieces, and all the friends who loved you so deeply are together, holding each other close, and we always will be.’
‘I have no words to describe the pain I am in. My mom was my entire world. My life ended the day she took her last breath,’ Heloise wrote on her Instagram Stories
Heloise also posted a childhood snap of her and her mother in a swimming pool
Carlo also shared a poignant tribute on his Instagram, writing, ‘Maman, My heart aches and my brain is foggy. None of this makes sense, and I struggle to understand how any of it ever will’
‘You were the incarnation of life, the definition of joy, and so much more than words could ever do justice,’ he shared
‘Thank you for being the definition of what a mother should be and so much more. You were our superhero, and you always will be. I am strong because you taught me to be’
He also shared several heartwarming photos with his mother, including a beachside embrace and a few childhood memories
One photo showed the mother and son duo having lunch
Another showed Carlo giving Mathilde a kiss on the cheek
There were also sweet snaps from his childhood
‘You spent your life surrounding us with love, and that love will keep us together now. You don’t need to worry about us, Maman. We will look after one another, just as you always looked after all of us. I will make sure of it.’
Carlo went on to say that he will ‘carry every lesson’ his mother taught him for the rest of his life.
‘I’ll make it my life’s work to live in a way that will make you proud. I’ll make everything you gave me, everything you taught me, and every sacrifice you made count. That’s my promise to you and to the world.’
He wrapped up his post writing, ‘Sleep well, Mamounette. I will love you forever, until we are reunited.’
He also shared several heartwarming photos with his mother, including a beachside embrace and a few childhood memories.
Favier had Heloise and Carlo with her first husband Robert Agostinelli, a self-made billionaire who is chairman and co-founder of private equity firm Rhône Group.
According to reports, Favier’s car collided with a ‘heavy goods vehicle’ while trying to pass another car.
On Tuesday morning, Dior released a public statement remembering Favier as an ‘exceptional woman.’
‘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,’ the statement read.
‘She was an exceptional woman whose communicative joy, talent, and loyalty were exemplary.’
According to reports, Favier’s car collided with a ‘heavy goods vehicle’ while trying to pass another car; She is pictured with her partner Altmayer in November
The statement also included a message from Dior’s CEO, Delphine Arnault, mourning the loss of a ‘loyal friend.’
‘Mathilde loved life with a passion. With the passing of Mathilde, Dior is losing an incredible professional, and I have lost a loyal friend,’ Arnault said.
‘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.’
She had been at Dior for over 13 years after previously working at Glamour magazine and Prada.
Altmayer was a prominent French producer who had worked on over 80 films.