Deaths in the 1980s

Roger Houdet

1899–1987 (age 88)

Luneray

Roger Houdet was a French engineer who contributed to twentieth-century technical advancement.

Jean Dubuffet

1901–1985 (age 84)

Tubersent

Writer and artist who elevated Art Brut and advocated for the power of unfiltered creativity.

Émilie Carlu

1902–1988 (age 86)

Tubersent

Émilie Carlu was a French woman who lived from 1902 to 1988.

Théophile Thévenet

1903–1989 (age 86)

Poisson

Sculptor whose graceful works invite contemplation through a balance of motion and serenity.

Jacques Marette

1922–1984 (age 62)

Vaugirard Cemetery

Jacques Marette was a French politician who served during the mid-twentieth century.

Claude Mulot

1942–1986 (age 44)

Passy Cemetery

Screenwriter who crafted vivid, character-driven stories that enriched French cinema.

Andrée Vaurabourg

1894–1980 (age 86)

Saint Vincent Cemetery

Andrée Vaurabourg was a French pianist whose musical career spanned much of the twentieth century.

Alain Romans

1905–1988 (age 83)

Saint Vincent Cemetery

Alain Romans is remembered for his elegant compositions that married classical rigor with modern storytelling in theater...

Gaston Bonheur

1913–1980 (age 67)

Floure

Gaston Bonheur was a French screenwriter who contributed to twentieth-century cinema.

Michel de Saint-Pierre

1916–1987 (age 71)

Saint-Pierre-du-Val

Michel de Saint-Pierre produced thoughtful fiction and essays that explored the moral choices of his characters with cal...

Valentine Tessier

1892–1981 (age 89)

Pressagny-l'Orgueilleux

Valentine Tessier was a celebrated French stage actor whose career defined much of twentieth-century French theater.

Victor Provo

1903–1983 (age 80)

Cimetière de Roubaix

Victor Provo is remembered as a conscientious politician whose steady leadership sought pragmatic improvements for his c...

Edgar Faure

1908–1988 (age 80)

Passy Cemetery

Edgar Faure was an influential French writer whose literary contributions shaped twentieth-century French intellectual d...

Marc Porel

1949–1983 (age 34)

Passy Cemetery

Marc Porel is remembered for his sensitive screenwriting that illuminated the inner lives of characters with clarity and...

Gaston Palewski

1901–1984 (age 83)

Passy Cemetery

Gaston Palewski was a respected French judge whose career exemplified dedication to the French legal system.

Marguerite Rouffanche

1897–1988 (age 91)

Oradour-sur-Glane cemetery

Marguerite Rouffanche is remembered for her dignified witness to the victims of Oradour-sur-Glane and her lifelong commi...

Bernard Dimey

1931–1981 (age 50)

Nogent

Bernard Dimey was a French screenwriter whose cinematic works contributed to mid-twentieth-century French film.

Béatrice Bretty

1893–1982 (age 89)

Passy Cemetery

Béatrice Bretty was a French actress who lived from 1893 to 1982.

Maurice Bellonte

1896–1984 (age 88)

Passy Cemetery

Maurice Bellonte was a French aviator famous for his transatlantic flights who lived from 1896 to 1984.

Philippe Marlaud

1959–1981 (age 22)

Passy Cemetery

Philippe Marlaud is remembered for his heartfelt acting that conveyed the warmth and complexity of the characters he por...

Philippe Renaudin

1898–1989 (age 91)

Passy Cemetery

Philippe Renaudin was a French politician whose career spanned much of twentieth-century French public life.

Patrick Dewaere

1947–1982 (age 35)

Saint-Lambert-du-Lattay

Patrick Dewaere is remembered for his fearless artistry that explored the depth and vulnerability of the human heart.

Patrick Depailler

1944–1980 (age 36)

Crevant-Laveine

Patrick Depailler was a talented French motorcycle racer whose career exemplified passion and skill in motorsports.

Albert Malet

1912–1986 (age 74)

Claville-Motteville

Albert Malet is remembered for his luminous paintings of Normandy scenes and his generous mentorship of fellow artists.

Eugène Bizeau

1883–1989 (age 106)

Véretz

Eugène Bizeau was a French poet whose literary works contributed significantly to twentieth-century French poetry.

Lucie Coutaz

1899–1982 (age 83)

Esteville

Lucie Coutaz is remembered for her faithful service and the quiet strength she brought to efforts on behalf of those in ...

Joseph Urtasun

1894–1980 (age 86)

Avignon Cathedral

Joseph Urtasun was a dedicated Catholic priest whose ministry exemplified commitment to faith and pastoral service.

Ségolène Malleret

1921–1987 (age 66)

Vimines

Ségolène Malleret was a devoted council member whose calm leadership left a lasting mark on Vimines.

Franck Innocent

1912–1983 (age 71)

Sahurs

Franck Innocent was a French painter whose artistic contributions enriched twentieth-century French visual arts.

Roger Maurice Gaston Kaouza

1911–1986 (age 75)

Passy Cemetery

Roger Maurice Gaston Kaouza was remembered as a disciplined and devoted military officer.

Huguette Froyez-Roederer

1905–1984 (age 79)

Passy Cemetery

Huguette Froyez-Roederer (1905-1984) was a French woman who lived through the major events of the 20th century.

Jean Mineur

1902–1985 (age 83)

Cannes (Grand Jas) Cemetery

Jean Mineur was a passionate film director whose artistry enriched French cinema.

Robert Dulac

1901–1981 (age 80)

Passy Cemetery

Robert Dulac (1901-1981) was a French resident of Paris's 8th arrondissement who lived through both World Wars.

Jacques Porel

1893–1982 (age 89)

Passy Cemetery

Jacques Porel was cherished for his gentleness and steadfast support of those around him.

Henriette-Félicie Manse

1902–1984 (age 82)

Passy Cemetery

Henriette-Félicie Manse (1902–1984) was a French woman of her era.

Gérard Lescot

1914–1989 (age 75)

Passy Cemetery

Gérard Lescot is remembered for the quiet strength and calm support he offered to others.

Bernard Giroux

1950–1987 (age 37)

Rully

Bernard Giroux (1950–1987) was a French journalist.

Igor Carl Fabergé

1906–1982 (age 76)

Cannes (Grand Jas) Cemetery

Igor Carl Fabergé is remembered for honoring his family’s legacy with grace and generosity.

André Hornez

1905–1989 (age 84)

Faverolles

André Hornez (1905–1989) was a French screenwriter.

Bernard Barberon

1916–1982 (age 66)

Langon-sur-Cher

Bernard Barberon was a respected pilot known for his calm professionalism and steady demeanor.

William Gould

1913–1980 (age 67)

Saint-Michel

William Gould (1913–1980) was a twentieth-century resident of France.

Thérèse Papillon

1886–1983 (age 97)

Valloires Abbey

Thérèse Papillon was a compassionate nurse who brought comfort to those in need.

Norbert Ségard

1922–1981 (age 59)

Cimetière du Sud

Norbert Ségard (1922–1981) was a French politician.

Ludovic Poirot de Fontenay

1954–1984 (age 30)

Cimetière parisien d'Ivry

Ludovic Poirot de Fontenay is remembered for the warmth and joy he shared with those close to him.

Artur London

1915–1986 (age 71)

Cimetière parisien d'Ivry

Artur London (1915–1986) was a French writer.

Louis Caput

1921–1985 (age 64)

Cimetière parisien d'Ivry

Louis Caput was a sporting director whose steady leadership inspired confidence in many athletes.

Jane Evrard

1893–1984 (age 91)

Cimetière parisien d'Ivry

Jane Evrard (1893–1984) was a French conductor.

Johnny Hess

1915–1983 (age 68)

Cimetière parisien d'Ivry

Jean-Roger Caussimon

1918–1985 (age 67)

Pointe des Poulains

Jean-Roger Caussimon (1918–1985) was a French singer.

Princess Marina Petrovna of Russia

1892–1981 (age 89)

Russian Orthodox Cemetery in Nice