Deaths in the 1980s

Guy Hubert

1935–1981 (age 46)

Massieux

Guy Hubert was a dedicated police officer who served the Massieux community with integrity.

René Barjavel

1911–1985 (age 74)

Bellecombe-Tarendol

René Barjavel was a luminous storyteller whose screenplays and novels entwined imagination with profound humanity.

Claude Hettier de Boislambert

1906–1986 (age 80)

Sallenelles

Claude Hettier de Boislambert was a French politician who served the Sallenelles region.

Gilbert Poillerat

1902–1988 (age 86)

Mer

Gilbert Poillerat was a beloved teacher whose steady encouragement helped countless students find confidence.

Princess Geneviève, Marchioness of Chaponay-Morance

1901–1983 (age 82)

Dreux Royal Chapel

Princess Geneviève, Marchioness of Chaponay-Morance, was a member of French nobility.

Prince Thibaut d'Orléans

1948–1983 (age 35)

Dreux Royal Chapel

Prince Thibaut d'Orléans was a thoughtful writer who honored history while engaging the present with compassion.

François Truffaut

1932–1984 (age 52)

Montmartre Cemetery

François Truffaut was an influential screenwriter and filmmaker of the French New Wave.

Dominique Laffin

1952–1985 (age 33)

Montmartre Cemetery

Dominique Laffin was a luminous film actor whose nuanced performances remain deeply felt.

André Charlin

1903–1983 (age 80)

Montmartre Cemetery

André Charlin was a pioneering audio engineer who advanced sound recording technology.

Patrick Pons

1952–1980 (age 28)

Montmartre Cemetery

Patrick Pons was a courageous motorcycle racer remembered for his speed and sportsmanship.

Bernard-Marie Koltès

1948–1989 (age 41)

Montmartre Cemetery

Bernard-Marie Koltès was an acclaimed French writer and playwright.

André Cailleux

1907–1986 (age 79)

Montmartre Cemetery

André Cailleux was a distinguished geologist whose research and mentorship deepened our understanding of the Earth.

Dalida

1933–1987 (age 54)

Montmartre Cemetery

Dalida was an internationally celebrated singer known for her distinctive voice and charisma.

Robert Thomas

1927–1989 (age 62)

Montmartre Cemetery

Robert Thomas was a gifted screenwriter whose suspenseful work combined sharp intellect with human warmth.

Henri Sauguet

1901–1989 (age 88)

Montmartre Cemetery

Henri Sauguet was a renowned French composer of the twentieth century.

Gilbert Lely

1904–1985 (age 81)

Montmartre Cemetery

Gilbert Lely was a thoughtful writer celebrated for his warm prose and commitment to nurturing fellow authors.

Dany Logan

1942–1984 (age 42)

Montmartre Cemetery

Dany Logan was a singer whose performances entertained audiences throughout her career.

Marcel Boussac

1889–1980 (age 91)

Montmartre Cemetery

Marcel Boussac was a prominent French industrialist whose leadership in textiles and patronage of the arts left a lastin...

Gaby Sylvia

1920–1980 (age 60)

Montmartre Cemetery

Gaby Sylvia was an accomplished actor in stage and film.

Line Noro

1900–1985 (age 85)

Rimou

Line Noro (1900-1985) was a French actress from Houdelaincourt who was buried at Père-Lachaise.

Charles de Noailles

1891–1981 (age 90)

Mouchy-la-ville / Commune de Heilles

Marie-Françoise Nicole de la Rochefoucauld

1901–1983 (age 82)

Mouchy-la-ville / Commune de Heilles

Marie-Françoise Nicole de la Rochefoucauld combined noble heritage with devoted service to the communities of Mouchy-la...

Jacques Riberolles

1929–1982 (age 53)

Montmartre Cemetery

Jean-Claude Aubé

1944–1988 (age 44)

Montmartre Cemetery

Jean-Claude Aubé was an actor celebrated for his sincere character portrayals and lasting impact on French dramatic art...

Jean Adhémar

1908–1987 (age 79)

Montmartre Cemetery

Jean Daurand

1913–1989 (age 76)

Montmartre Cemetery

Jean Daurand was an actor whose versatile performances and dedication left a lasting mark on French theater and film.

Jean Le Poulain

1924–1988 (age 64)

Montmartre Cemetery

Max Montavon

1926–1983 (age 57)

Montmartre Cemetery

Max Montavon was an actor admired for his natural presence and commitment to enriching French theatrical life.

Jan Krizek

1919–1985 (age 66)

Goulles

Maurice Thiéfaine

1897–1981 (age 84)

Savenay

Maurice Thiéfaine was a politician known for integrity and devotion to serving the people of Savenay.

Nadia Léger

1904–1982 (age 78)

Callian

Roger Gardet

1900–1989 (age 89)

Chevigny

Roger Gardet was a military professional distinguished by disciplined service and steadfast leadership.

Pierre-Jean Vaillard

1918–1988 (age 70)

Montmartre Cemetery

René Ferracci

1927–1982 (age 55)

Montmartre Cemetery

René Ferracci was a visual artist renowned for his bold and expressive contributions to film poster design and graphic ...

Sam Ringer

1918–1986 (age 68)

Montmartre Cemetery

Simone Berriau

1896–1984 (age 88)

Montmartre Cemetery

Simone Berriau was an actress admired for her artistic depth and influence on French theater.

Georges Hugo

1915–1984 (age 69)

Druillat

Roland Barthes

1915–1980 (age 65)

Urt

Pioneering literary theorist whose probing essays on myth, photography, and narrative reshaped modern criticism.

Claudio Paolo Franco-Bora, degli Franchi da Ceva ed La Briga

1940–1983 (age 43)

Anzême

Helen G. Scott

1915–1987 (age 72)

Montmartre Cemetery

Dedicated screenwriter who supported French cinema with thoughtful contributions to storytelling.

Paul Le Flem

1881–1984 (age 103)

Le Vieux-Marché

Paul Le Flem was a French composer whose career spanned much of the twentieth century.

Bernard Hamburger

1940–1982 (age 42)

Montmartre Cemetery

Architect who shaped thoughtful structures with an eye toward proportion and civic belonging.

Andrée Limozin-Balas

1886–1981 (age 95)

Montmartre Cemetery

Andrée Limozin-Balas was a painter active in the Montmartre artistic community.

André Fau

1896–1982 (age 86)

Montmartre Cemetery

Poet whose sincere verses honored everyday wonders and the contemplative spirit of Montmartre.

Marcelle Capronnier

1900–1987 (age 87)

Montmartre Cemetery

Marcelle Capronnier was a French singer whose career spanned much of the twentieth century.

Gérard Charles Marie Georges Mathivon

1906–1986 (age 80)

Saint-Aubin-sur-Loire

Military officer remembered for his steady dedication to service and the values of duty.

Marcel Bouret

1907–1986 (age 79)

Villemer

Marcel Bouret was a French illustrator whose work contributed to twentieth-century visual culture.

Georges Détré

1902–1987 (age 85)

Montmartre Cemetery

Military figure whose steadfast commitment to France provided calm leadership through challenging times.

Suzanne de Faucamberge

1881–1980 (age 99)

Montmartre Cemetery

Suzanne de Faucamberge was a French writer whose literary career spanned much of the twentieth century.

Dimitri Jorjadze

1898–1985 (age 87)

Cimetière du Vieux Château

Businessperson remembered for bridging cultures with adventurous spirit and generous hospitality.