Deaths in the 1970s

Charles Blondel

1895–1975 (age 80)

cimetière de Saint-Seine-sur-Vingeanne

Charles Blondel was a French jurist whose scholarly work contributed to legal thought and practice.

Jacques Riche

1903–1975 (age 72)

cimetière de Nicey

Jacques Riche was an historian who illuminated the past with care and humanity.

Suzanne François

1922–1978 (age 56)

cimetière de Saint-Léon-sur-l'Isle

Jacques Bergier

1912–1978 (age 66)

Vallauris old cemetery

Jacques Bergier was a writer who bridged science and imagination with curiosity and grace.

Saint-John Perse

1887–1975 (age 88)

cemetery of Giens

Jules Dewaquez

1899–1971 (age 72)

cimetière de Décines-Charpieu

Jules Dewaquez was an association football coach known for his steady guidance and love of the game.

André Aaron Bilis

1893–1971 (age 78)

new cemetery of Montmorency

Marcel Ehrer

1899–1972 (age 73)

Cimetière Saint-Roch de Gap

Marcel Ehrer was a bank officer remembered for his integrity and steady guidance.

Adrienne Crespin

1893–1971 (age 78)

Cimetière Saint-Roch de Gap

Jacques Grasswill

1905–1976 (age 71)

cimetière Saint Eloi

Jacques Grasswill was a sailor who met the sea with courage and a generous heart.

André Bervil

1905–1972 (age 67)

cimetière d'Arradon

Jean-Pierre Bouvet

1937–1976 (age 39)

cimetière de Vaufleury

Jean-Pierre Bouvet was a curator who protected and shared cultural treasures with care.

Jérôme Carcopino

1881–1970 (age 89)

cimetière de Laferté-sur-Aube

Marcel Achard

1899–1974 (age 75)

cimetière de La Chaussée-Saint-Victor

Marcel Achard was a screenwriter who delighted audiences with sharp humor and heartfelt tales.

Gérard Sire

1927–1977 (age 50)

cimetière de Cessenon-sur-Orb

Jean Babelon

1889–1978 (age 89)

Sarrey cemetery

Jean Babelon was a librarian devoted to preserving and sharing knowledge with care.

Henri Ginet

1923–1970 (age 47)

cimetière de Saint-Jean-de-Bournay

Jacques Prévert

1900–1977 (age 77)

Cimetière d'Omonville-la-Petite

Jacques Prévert was a screenwriter and poet whose humane works brought warmth and wonder to audiences everywhere.

Elsa Schiaparelli

1890–1973 (age 83)

cimetière de Frucourt

Clotilde Joano

1932–1974 (age 42)

cimetière de Goult

Clotilde Joano was an actor remembered for her graceful presence and generous spirit.

James Winkfield

1882–1974 (age 92)

cimetière de Maisons-Laffitte

Léonce Corne

1894–1977 (age 83)

cimetière de Bretoncelles

Léonce Corne was an actor whose steady presence warmed countless performances.

Rolla Norman

1889–1971 (age 82)

cimetière de Buc

Rolla Norman was a French actor of the early-to-mid twentieth century.

Jean de Breteuil

1949–1972 (age 23)

Choisel cemetery

Jean de Breteuil was remembered for his gracious hospitality and zest for life.

Agnès de La Gorce

1895–1976 (age 81)

cimetière de Verchocq

Agnès de La Gorce was a French writer of the twentieth century.

Paul Vieux

1911–1978 (age 67)

Cimetière de Saint-Laurent-du-Cros (petit cimetière est)

Paul Vieux was a devoted steward of his community and the arts.

Henry Charles Delacroix

1907–1974 (age 67)

cimetière de Plailly

Henry Charles Delacroix was a French architect of the twentieth century.

Simon Wajntrob

1941–1978 (age 37)

La Seyne-sur-Mer cemetery

Simon Wajntrob was a record producer who championed emerging musical voices.

Jeanne Fusier-Gir

1885–1973 (age 88)

cimetière de Grisy-les-Plâtres

Jeanne Fusier-Gir was a French actress of the twentieth century.

Victor Nicolas

1906–1979 (age 73)

cimetière de Montmeyan

Victor Nicolas was a teacher whose calm guidance shaped generations.

Pierre Mac Orlan

1882–1970 (age 88)

Cemetery of Saint-Cyr-sur-Morin

Pierre Mac Orlan was a French screenwriter and literary figure of the twentieth century.

René Belin

1898–1977 (age 79)

cimetière de Lorrez-le-Bocage-Préaux

René Belin was a politician dedicated to principled public service.

Henri Massis

1886–1970 (age 84)

cimetière d'Yport

Henri Massis was a prominent French writer and intellectual of the twentieth century.

Jacques Guérard

1897–1977 (age 80)

cimetière de la ville-basse de Provins

Jacques Guérard was a banker committed to steady stewardship of local enterprises.

Édith Thomas

1909–1970 (age 61)

cimetière de Sainte-Aulde

Édith Thomas was a French writer and intellectual of the twentieth century.

Antoine Brun

1881–1978 (age 97)

cimetière du Breuil

Antoine Brun was an astronomer whose curiosity helped widen knowledge of the heavens.

Jeannine Boulet

1928–1974 (age 46)

cimetière d'Éculleville

Jeannine Boulet was a French illustrator of the twentieth century.

Henri Lallement

1900–1974 (age 74)

Cimetière de Broyes

Henri Lallement was a farmer revered for his tireless care of the land.

Robert Jarrot

1923–1976 (age 53)

Cimetière de Broyes

Robert Jarrot was a French farmer of the twentieth century.

Bourvil

1917–1970 (age 53)

cimetière de Montainville

Bourvil was a beloved comic actor and screenwriter whose warmth touched audiences across France.

Charles Spaak

1903–1975 (age 72)

cimetière de Vence

Charles Spaak was a French screenwriter of the twentieth century.

Maurice Diot

1922–1972 (age 50)

cimetière de Migennes

Maurice Diot pedaled with quiet determination, inspiring fellow cyclists with his steady endurance.

André Luguet

1892–1979 (age 87)

cimetière Ancien

French screenwriter who contributed to cinema during the early-to-mid twentieth century.

Jean Adigard des Gautries

1889–1974 (age 85)

cimetière de la Trinité de Falaise

Jean Adigard des Gautries documented Normandy's cultural heritage with graceful scholarship and deep affection.

Philippe Barrès

1896–1975 (age 79)

cemetery of Charmes

French politician who served his country during the twentieth century.

Robert Buchet

1922–1974 (age 52)

cimetière de Buxerolles

Robert Buchet was a daring racing driver who balanced speed with steady sportsmanship.

Roger Bontems

1936–1972 (age 36)

cimetière d'Aydoilles

French individual who lived during the mid-twentieth century.

Florimond Météreau

1888–1978 (age 90)

cimetière de Luçon

Florimond Météreau shaped public spaces with sculptures that celebrated human resilience.

André Méric

1900–1971 (age 71)

cimetière de Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvre

French sculptor whose artistic work contributed to twentieth-century French culture.

Henri Jeanson

1900–1970 (age 70)

cimetière d'Équemauville

Henri Jeanson was a sharp-witted screenwriter who championed authentic human stories.