Philippe Pozzo di Borgo, the inspiration behind 'The Intouchables,' has passed away. His story touched many lives, including those of the film's directors.

Philippe di Borgo became a diabetic quadriplegic in 1993 following a paragliding accident. Because of his disability, he attempted to commit suicide by wrapping an oxygen tube around his neck.

Quadriplegic Philippe Pozzo di Borgo - known from the biographical film "The Intouchables" - says people need to take better care of each other. He may rely on a caregiver, but does everything he ...

Philippe Pozzo di Borgo’s surprisingly feel-good story was already been made into a movie back in 2011, but now it’s being given a Hollywood spin as Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston and Nicole ...

Philippe Pozzo di Borgo's fame derives from the vastly successful film "The Intouchables." The two spoke with SPIEGEL recently about the meaning of paralysis. 03.08.2012, 16.56 Uhr 1 / 6 ...

As the descendant of two prominent French families and director of one of the most celebrated champagne houses in the world, Philippe Pozzo di Borgo was not someone in the habit of asking for help.

Inspired by the life of Philippe Pozzo di Borgo, the mature warmth of “The Upside” makes it an absolute joy to watch.

It is a remake of the ultra-successful 2011 French film, The Intouchables. Directed by Neil Burger (The Illusionist, Limitless), the film is inspired by the true life of Philippe Pozzo di Borgo. […] ...

A quadriplegic French businessman whose moving story of his friendship with his carer was made into an international film hit has died in Marrakesh, Morocco, at the age of 72. Philippe Pozzo di Borgo, ...

A true story about a quadriplegic champagne executive might not immediately grab you, but his unusual - and touching - friendship with his ex-con carer will. Philippe Pozzo di Borgo’s ...