Deaths in the 1980s

Marie Lambert

1913–1981 (age 68)

Ivry-sur-Seine Communal Cemetery

Zareh Mutafian

1907–1980 (age 73)

Cimetière parisien de Bagneux

Paul Ackerman

1908–1981 (age 73)

Cimetière parisien de Bagneux

Loys Van Lee

1905–1982 (age 77)

Cimetière parisien de Bagneux

René Andrei

1906–1987 (age 81)

Cimetière parisien de Bagneux

Hélène Rytmann

1910–1980 (age 70)

Cimetière parisien de Bagneux

Marcel Darty

1922–1983 (age 61)

Cimetière parisien de Bagneux

Maadi Gobrait

1904–1980 (age 76)

Cimetière parisien de Bagneux

Henri Czarniak

1937–1986 (age 49)

Cimetière parisien de Bagneux

Marc Bernard

1900–1983 (age 83)

Cimetière parisien de Bagneux

Lucienne Boyer

1901–1983 (age 82)

Cimetière parisien de Bagneux

Ève Francis

1886–1980 (age 94)

Cimetière parisien de Bagneux

Jean-Jacques Gautier

1908–1986 (age 78)

Cimetière parisien de Bagneux

Izis Bidermanas

1911–1980 (age 69)

Cimetière parisien de Bagneux

Victor Vicas

1918–1985 (age 67)

Cimetière parisien de Bagneux

André Leducq

1904–1980 (age 76)

Cimetière parisien de Bagneux

Jean Girault

1924–1982 (age 58)

Cimetière parisien de Bagneux

Michel Emer

1906–1984 (age 78)

Cimetière parisien de Bagneux

Composer Michel Emer crafted beloved melodies that defined an era of French chanson.

Jean Eustache

1938–1981 (age 43)

Cimetière parisien de Bagneux

Charles Lapicque

1898–1988 (age 90)

Cimetière parisien de Bagneux

Engineer and artist Charles Lapicque blended technical skill with creative vision.

Maurice d'Hartoy

1892–1981 (age 89)

Berneville Communal Cemetery

Hélène Dieudonné

1884–1980 (age 96)

Cimetière des Gonards

Actor Hélène Dieudonné devoted decades to the French stage and cinema.

Jacques Monod

1918–1985 (age 67)

Cimetière parisien de Bagneux

Marcel Dalio

1899–1983 (age 84)

Cimetière parisien de Bagneux

Actor Marcel Dalio brought humanity to countless memorable film roles.

Antoine Goléa

1906–1980 (age 74)

Cimetière parisien de Bagneux

Benny Berthet

1910–1981 (age 71)

Cimetière parisien de Bagneux

Tennis player Benny Berthet exemplified dedication to French sport in the mid-1900s.

Brigitte Gros

1925–1985 (age 60)

Cimetière parisien de Bagneux

Charles Peignot

1897–1983 (age 86)

Cimetière parisien de Bagneux

Art director Charles Peignot shaped French graphic design with refined taste.

Denise Glaser

1920–1983 (age 63)

Valenciennes (St Roch) Communal Cemetery

Toyen

1902–1980 (age 78)

Batignolles Cemetery

Photographer Toyen captured surreal visions with fearless creativity.

Geneviève Tabouis

1892–1985 (age 93)

Batignolles Cemetery

Alfred Heurtaux

1893–1985 (age 92)

Batignolles Cemetery

Military figure Alfred Heurtaux is remembered for steadfast service and leadership.

Claire Motte

1937–1986 (age 49)

Batignolles Cemetery

Huguette Duflos

1887–1982 (age 95)

Batignolles Cemetery

Actor Huguette Duflos brought poise and depth to French theatre and film.</p>

Jacqueline Gauthier

1921–1982 (age 61)

Batignolles Cemetery

Jacques Debronckart

1934–1983 (age 49)

Batignolles Cemetery

Singer-songwriter Jacques Debronckart shared heartfelt stories through song.

Marc Demilly

1902–1980 (age 78)

Somain Communal Cemetery

Achille Andris

1928–1985 (age 57)

Somain Communal Cemetery

Achille Andris was a devoted politician from Somain who worked quietly yet purposefully to serve his community.

Christiane Bazin

1929–1980 (age 51)

Cimetière parisien de Bagneux

Ildephonse Morelle

1901–1988 (age 87)

Somain Communal Cemetery

Ildephonse Morelle was a conscientious correspondent who brought clarity and humanity to the stories he covered.

Lucienne Ercole

1894–1985 (age 91)

Batignolles Cemetery

Lucienne Ercole was a French writer active during the 20th century.

Nicolas Esquillan

1902–1989 (age 87)

Batignolles Cemetery

Nicolas Esquillan was a civil engineer whose steady expertise helped shape durable public works.

Sergeĭ Rafalʹskiĭ

1896–1981 (age 85)

Batignolles Cemetery

Sergeĭ Rafalʹskiĭ was a 20th-century writer of Russian heritage.

Jeanne Henri-Robert

1893–1983 (age 90)

Batignolles Cemetery

Jeanne Henri-Robert was a devoted member of her community whose generous spirit comforted many.

Maurice Rolland

1904–1988 (age 84)

Batignolles Cemetery

Maurice Rolland was a French jurist active during the 20th century.

Louis-Jean Guyot

1905–1988 (age 83)

Toulouse Cathedral

Archbishop Louis-Jean Guyot guided his diocese with humility and a compassionate pastoral presence.

Yul Brynner

1920–1985 (age 65)

Royal abbey of Saint-Michel de Bois-Aubry

Yul Brynner was a 20th-century photographer.

Johnny Stark

1922–1989 (age 67)

Saint-Véran Cemetery

Johnny Stark was a composer whose music brought poignant beauty to audiences far beyond his immediate circle.

Pierre Cochereau

1924–1984 (age 60)

Cimetière de Belleville

Pierre Cochereau was a French composer of the 20th century.

Germaine Poinso-Chapuis

1901–1981 (age 80)

Saint-Pierre Cemetery

Germaine Poinso-Chapuis was a trailblazing lawyer whose integrity and advocacy opened doors for others.