Deaths in the 1970s

21,000+ memorials

Henri Villat
1879–1972 (age 93)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
French mathematician whose scholarly work advanced mathematical science.
Jean Breuillac
1890–1975 (age 85)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Jean Breuillac (1890-1975) was from Béziers and lived through much of the 20th century.
Nyota Inyoka
1896–1971 (age 75)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Choreographer whose innovative work contributed to the development of modern dance.
Yves Bizo
1895–1976 (age 81)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Talent manager Yves Bizo championed artists and helped their work reach welcoming audiences.
Georges Delbos
1901–1970 (age 69)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Georges Delbos (1901-1970) was a French figure whose life spanned most of the 20th century.
Suzanne Chevet
1899–1972 (age 73)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Suzanne Chevet (1899-1972) was a French woman from Montjean-sur-Loire who was buried in the Grave of Joyeux-Chevet.
Ivan Sláma
1913–1977 (age 64)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Physician whose medical career contributed to healthcare advancement.
Louis-Jean Français
1890–1977 (age 87)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Louis-Jean Français is remembered for his quiet generosity and steadfast friendships.
Robert-Henri Hazemann
1897–1976 (age 79)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Physician whose career contributed to twentieth-century medical practice and advancement.
Jacques Hébertot
1886–1970 (age 84)
Cimetière monumental de Rouen
Jacques Hébertot devoted his life to cultivating daring theater and supporting generations of artists.
Jean Lafond
1888–1975 (age 87)
Cimetière monumental de Rouen
French art historian whose scholarly work advanced understanding of artistic traditions and cultural heritage.
Jean-Pierre Melville
1917–1973 (age 56)
Cimetière de Pantin
Jean-Pierre Melville elevated the crime film to a poetic reflection on solitude and honor.
Caridad Mercader
1892–1975 (age 83)
Cimetière de Pantin
Spanish politician and public servant of the early 20th century.
Marie-Louise Damien
1889–1978 (age 89)
Cimetière de Pantin
Marie-Louise Damien sang with a dramatic intensity that lingered long after her final notes.
Osman Fuad Efendi
1895–1973 (age 78)
Islamic cemetery of Bobigny
Turkish military officer and serviceman of the 20th century.
Jocelyne
1951–1972 (age 21)
Cimetière de Pantin
Jocelyne shared her warmth through song, leaving a gentle echo that still comforts listeners.
Jane Marken
1895–1976 (age 81)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
French stage actor renowned for her theatrical performances and artistic contributions.
Jean-Pierre Zola
1916–1979 (age 63)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Jean-Pierre Zola embodied countless roles with a gentle elegance that endeared him to the stage and screen.
Max Ernst
1891–1976 (age 85)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Max Ernst (1891-1976) was a German-born pioneering Surrealist artist known for his innovative techniques including frott...
Pierre Dac
1893–1975 (age 82)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Pierre Dac used humor as a bridge between laughter and courage in moments of uncertainty.
Jane Bathori
1877–1970 (age 93)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
French theatre manager and cultural administrator of the early 20th century.
Philippe Jullian
1919–1977 (age 58)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Philippe Jullian celebrated forgotten glamour through artful biographies and exquisite illustrations.
Mezz Mezzrow
1899–1972 (age 73)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
American jazz clarinetist and musician who contributed to the development of jazz.
Lucien Gamblin
1890–1972 (age 82)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Lucien Gamblin embodied the poise of a true sportsman during the formative years of French football.
Radiolo
1891–1971 (age 80)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
French radio personality and broadcasting pioneer of the early-to-mid 20th century.
Marcel Méréthys
1885–1973 (age 88)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Marcel Méréthys brought thoughtful intensity to every role, honoring the craft of acting.
Jules Pagès
1914–1978 (age 64)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
French painter and visual artist of the mid-20th century.
Beauford Delaney
1901–1979 (age 78)
Cimetière parisien de Thiais
Beauford Delaney painted light itself, offering visions of transcendence and quiet strength.
Jon Mirande
1925–1972 (age 47)
Cimetière parisien de Thiais
Basque writer and literary figure of the mid-20th century.
Gio Colucci
1892–1974 (age 82)
Cimetière parisien de Thiais
Illustrator Gio Colucci captured Parisian life with inked charm.
Jean-Paul Favre De Thierrens
1895–1973 (age 78)
Cimetière protestant de Nîmes
Swiss military officer and serviceman of the 20th century.
Paula Maxa
1892–1970 (age 78)
Cimetière parisien de Thiais
Actress Paula Maxa enthralled Parisian audiences with glamorous stage presence.
Pierre Lambert
1901–1973 (age 72)
Cimetière parisien de Thiais
Pierre Lambert was a French official whose career encompassed much of the twentieth century.
Martin-Saint-René
1888–1973 (age 85)
Cimetière parisien de Thiais
Writer Martin-Saint-René chronicled the currents of the early twentieth century.
Pierre Labric
1891–1972 (age 81)
Cimetière Parisien de la Chapelle
Pierre Labric (1891-1972) was a French cyclist and daredevil known for riding down the steps of Montmartre's Sacré-Cœu...
Ivan Gaussen
1896–1978 (age 82)
Cimetière protestant de Nîmes
Ivan Gaussen (1896-1978) was a French Protestant figure from Sommières who was laid to rest in the Protestant cemetery ...
Roger Tur
1904–1972 (age 68)
Cimetière protestant de Nîmes
Roger Tur (1904-1972) was a French individual from Nîmes who was buried in the Protestant cemetery of his hometown.
Elsa Triolet
1896–1970 (age 74)
Moulin de Villeneuve
Elsa Triolet (1896-1970) was a Russian-born French writer and the first woman to win the Prix Goncourt in 1945, known fo...
Noël Roquevert
1892–1973 (age 81)
Ploaré
Noël Roquevert (1892-1973) was a French film actor who appeared in over 180 films during his prolific career in French ...
Arnaud Denjoy
1884–1974 (age 90)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Arnaud Denjoy (1884-1974) was a renowned French mathematician who made significant contributions to analysis, particular...
Louis Lecoin
1888–1971 (age 83)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Louis Lecoin was a French peace activist devoted to nonviolence and social justice.
Boris Lipnitzky
1887–1971 (age 84)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Photographer Boris Lipnitzky captured the textured life of Paris through his lens.
Francis Le Basser
1889–1974 (age 85)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Francis Le Basser was a French politician whose career spanned much of the twentieth century.
Georges Goldkorn
1905–1977 (age 72)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Painter Georges Goldkorn rendered modern sensibilities with color and calm.
Henri-Gustave Lengellé dit Tardy
1901–1971 (age 70)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Henri-Gustave Lengellé, known as Tardy, was a French writer of the twentieth century.
Henri Barthelemy
1884–1977 (age 93)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Illustrator Henri Barthelemy blended humor and craftsmanship in his visual storytelling.
Jacques Grello
1911–1978 (age 67)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Jacques Grello was a French actor whose performances enriched French theater and cinema.
Jane Marnac
1892–1976 (age 84)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Actor Jane Marnac charmed Parisian stages with warmth and versatility.
Jean Marconi
1906–1971 (age 65)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Jean Marconi was a French actor whose performances enriched twentieth-century French culture.
Leff Schultz
1897–1970 (age 73)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Leff Schultz painted luminous scenes that turned quotidian life into studies of light and feeling.