<h1>France's Far-Right National Front Founder Dies at 96; Legacy of Nationalism and Controversy Endures in Politics.</h1> The founder of France's far-right National Front, a controversial political figure known for his anti-immigration and nationalist rhetoric, died at 96. His career was marked by convictions for antisemitism and inciting racial violence, yet his influence persists in French politics. Despite being estranged from his daughter, who rebranded the party and distanced it from his extremist image, his ideas continue to resonate. His death comes as his daughter faces legal challenges. The party he founded, now the National Rally, remains influential, reflecting a rightward shift in France's political landscape. He is survived by his wife and three daughters.