"Kim Kardashian Heist: 'Grandpa Robber' Dies After Conviction"

"Didier Dubreucq, one of the thieves involved in the high-profile robbery of Kim Kardashian, has died from lung cancer just a month after being convicted. The case has sparked conversations about crime, justice, and health considerations in sentencing."

Didier Dubreucq, known as one of the "grandpa robbers," has died at age 69, French media reported, one month after being convicted for his role in a high-stakes jewelry heist involving reality star Kim Kardashian. Dubreucq, who was undergoing chemotherapy for lung cancer while detained, had denied his involvement in the 2016 Paris robbery, claiming it was a case of mistaken identity. The court proceedings culminated in May when he and seven accomplices were found guilty, leading to a seven-year sentence, but with five years suspended due to his health condition.

Despite his absence from the sentencing, legal proceedings went ahead, with Judge David De Pas expressing ethical concerns over incarcerating anyone given the health of the main defendants. Dubreucq, dubbed "Blue Eyes," had already served two years in pre-trial detention, thus avoiding actual prison time following the verdict. During the trial, Kardashian provided harrowing testimony, recalling how the robbers held a gun to her head and bound her, leaving her extremely shaken by the traumatic experience.

The infamous robbery resulted in the theft of approximately $10 million worth of jewelry, including a $4 million engagement ring gifted to Kardashian by her then-husband, rapper Kanye West. Post-verdict, Kardashian described the crime as "the most terrifying experience of my life," underscoring the lasting impact it had on her and her family. The incident continues to raise questions about the effectiveness of the justice system in dealing with high-profile crimes and the considerations for defendants' health in legal contexts.