Mathis Blondeau Obituary: Quimper Rugby Community Mourns 23-Year-Old Student Who Died of Dengue in Vietnam

Mathis Blondeau, a 23-year-old student from Quimper, France, has died in Vietnam following a dengue infection. His passing has saddened his family and the local rugby community.

Mathis Blondeau Dies in Vietnam Following Dengue Infection

The community of Quimper in Finistère, France, is mourning the death of Mathis Blondeau, a 23-year-old student who died in Vietnam after contracting dengue fever. News of his passing was reported by French newspaper Ouest-France on November 4 and followed by a further profile published on November 5, 2026.

According to the information supplied for this report, Mathis died on October 27, 2026, while travelling in Southeast Asia. His death was attributed to an infection caused by the dengue virus, a mosquito-borne illness that can sometimes lead to serious medical complications.

His death has brought sadness to relatives, friends and people who knew him through his education, travels and sporting activities.

Mathis Blondeau’s Studies and Travel Plans

Mathis had been taking a break from his studies to travel after completing several years of education. His journey included time in Bali, Indonesia, before he travelled to Vietnam.

He had studied at INSEEC Business School in Lyon and was reportedly preparing to continue his education through a master’s programme. His travels represented an opportunity to discover new places and gain experiences before beginning the next stage of his professional life.

His sudden death abroad has left loved ones grieving the loss of a young man whose future held many possibilities.

Quimper Rugby Community Remembers Mathis

Beyond his academic interests and travels, Mathis had a connection to rugby in Quimper. French reporting identified him as a former player with Rugby Club Quimpérois, where his father, Eddy Blondeau, also held a leadership role.

His involvement with the club connected him to teammates, fellow supporters and families within the local sporting community. His death is therefore being felt beyond his immediate family, particularly among people who shared his interest in rugby.

Remembering Mathis Blondeau

At 23, Mathis’s death represents a heartbreaking loss for everyone who knew him. His travels, educational ambitions and connection to rugby form important parts of the story being shared following his passing.

Our sincere condolences go to the Blondeau family, his friends, former teammates and everyone affected by this tragedy. May they find strength and comfort in their memories of Mathis during this difficult time.

May he rest in peace.

Disclaimer

French reporting by Ouest-France confirms that a student from Quimper named Mathis Blondeau died in Vietnam following an infection caused by dengue. The exact date of October 27, his age, educational history and family details are drawn from the supplied account and have not all been independently corroborated through separate official records. Dengue is a mosquito-transmitted viral disease, as explained by France’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs; no additional medical details about Mathis’s individual case have been established here.