Deaths in the 1980s

André Roussin

1911–1987 (age 76)

Saint-Pierre Cemetery

André Roussin was a French playwright known for his dramatic works.

Gaston Defferre

1910–1986 (age 76)

Saint-Pierre Cemetery

Gaston Defferre was a dedicated lawyer and public servant whose steadfast commitment shaped his community.

Antoine Marius Gianelli

1896–1983 (age 87)

Saint-Pierre Cemetery

Antoine Marius Gianelli was a French painter of the 20th century.

Antoine Sartorio

1885–1988 (age 103)

Saint-Pierre Cemetery

Antoine Sartorio was a sculptor whose graceful works enriched the public spaces and artistic heritage of his country.

Bréols

1905–1988 (age 83)

Saint-Pierre Cemetery

Bréols was a 20th-century film actor.

Pierre Ambrogiani

1907–1985 (age 78)

Saint-Pierre Cemetery

Pierre Ambrogiani was a painter whose vibrant works celebrated the vitality of the Mediterranean and everyday life.

Tany Zampa

1933–1984 (age 51)

Saint-Pierre Cemetery

Tany Zampa was a 20th-century figure involved in criminal activities.

Jean-Elie Vezien

1890–1982 (age 92)

Saint-Pierre Cemetery

Jean-Elie Vezien was a sculptor whose thoughtful compositions reflected a lifelong engagement with the material world.

Marcel Pillard

1895–1985 (age 90)

Saint-Pierre Cemetery

Marcel Pillard was a French engineer of the 20th century.

Jacques Tati

1907–1982 (age 75)

Saint Germain-en-Laye Old Communal Cemetery

Jacques Tati, celebrated screenwriter, created whimsical, auditory-rich worlds that highlight the charm of everyday mome...

Henri Cochet

1901–1987 (age 86)

Saint Germain-en-Laye Old Communal Cemetery

Henri Cochet was a French tennis champion who dominated the sport in the late 1920s as one of the legendary 'Four Musket...

Willy Anthoons

1911–1982 (age 71)

Valmy Cemetery

Willy Anthoons was a Belgian cyclist who competed professionally in the mid-20th century.

Alexandre Tansman

1897–1986 (age 89)

Cimetière Sud de Saint-Mandé

Alexandre Tansman was a prolific Polish-French composer whose works encompassed symphonies, concertos, and film scores.

Fernand Oubradous

1903–1986 (age 83)

Cimetière Sud de Saint-Mandé

Fernand Oubradous was a composer whose elegant works married lyricism with structural clarity.

Gabrielle Colonna-Romano

1883–1981 (age 98)

Cimetière Ancien de Rueil-Malmaison

Gabrielle Colonna-Romano was a French actress who performed on stage and screen during the late 19th and early 20th cent...

José Bruyr

1889–1980 (age 91)

Saint Germain-en-Laye Old Communal Cemetery

José Bruyr was a poet who rendered emotion and reflection with graceful language.

Roger Chastel

1897–1981 (age 84)

Saint Germain-en-Laye Old Communal Cemetery

Roger Chastel was a French painter active during the 20th century.

David Haubenstock

1966–1981 (age 15)

Saint Germain-en-Laye Old Communal Cemetery

David Haubenstock was an actor noted for his vivid portrayals and heartfelt presence on stage and screen.

Maurice Varet

1908–1985 (age 77)

Saint Germain-en-Laye Old Communal Cemetery

Maurice Varet was a French racing automobile driver who competed during the mid-20th century.

Madeleine Horst

1892–1987 (age 95)

Cimetière Saint-Gall de Strasbourg

Madeleine Horst was a translator who enriched cultural understanding by sharing global voices with new audiences.

Rodolphe Peter

1916–1987 (age 71)

Cimetière Saint-Gall de Strasbourg

Rodolphe Peter was a French Protestant pastor who served his congregation throughout the 20th century.

Gaston Rébuffat

1921–1985 (age 64)

Cimetière de Chamonix

Gaston Rébuffat was a writer whose lyrical works immortalized the majesty of the mountains he climbed.

Abel Gance

1889–1981 (age 92)

Auteuil Cemetery

Abel Gance was a pioneering French screenwriter and filmmaker whose innovative works revolutionized early cinema.

Raymond Abellio

1907–1986 (age 79)

Auteuil Cemetery

Raymond Abellio was a writer who wove philosophical inquiry into compelling narratives.

Philippe-Edmond Désailloud

1914–1983 (age 69)

Cimetière de Chamonix

Philippe-Edmond Désailloud was a French politician who served during the 20th century.

Coluche

1944–1986 (age 42)

Cimetière de Montrouge

Coluche was a screenwriter and comedian known for his bold satire and heartfelt social engagement.

Michel Audiard

1920–1985 (age 65)

Cimetière de Montrouge

Michel Audiard was a celebrated French screenwriter known for his witty dialogue and sophisticated film scripts.

Jean-Pierre Rassam

1941–1985 (age 44)

cemetery of Montfort-l'Amaury

Jean-Pierre Rassam shepherded daring cinema projects during the 1970s French New Wave era.

Albert Simonin

1905–1980 (age 75)

Cimetière de Montrouge

Albert Simonin was a French screenwriter and author known for his influential crime fiction and film scripts.

Céleste Albaret

1891–1984 (age 93)

cemetery of Montfort-l'Amaury

Céleste Albaret's devoted service to Marcel Proust kept alive the rhythms that inspired a literary titan.

Germaine Beaumont

1890–1983 (age 93)

cemetery of Montfort-l'Amaury

Germaine Beaumont was a French writer whose literary career spanned much of the twentieth century.

Germain Carrère

1915–1981 (age 66)

cemetery of Terre Cabade

Germain Carrère carved the quiet heritage of the Occitan countryside into lasting works of wood.

Louis Glangeaud

1903–1986 (age 83)

Cimetière des Carmes

Louis Glangeaud was a French geologist whose scientific work contributed to the advancement of geological knowledge in t...

Pierre Mingand

1900–1982 (age 82)

Cimetière des Chaprais

Pierre Mingand charmed audiences with his ebullient stage presence and singing roles.

Jeanne Fanonnel

1889–1982 (age 93)

Cimetière de Gentilly

Jeanne Fanonnel was a French school teacher dedicated to educating young minds throughout her career.

Marc Chagall

1887–1985 (age 98)

Cimetière de Saint-Paul-de-Vence

Marc Chagall infused poetry and painting with dreamlike light that still inspires worldwide.

Jean Prouvé

1901–1984 (age 83)

Cimetière de Préville

Jean Prouvé was a renowned French architect whose innovative work profoundly influenced modern architecture and design.

Aimé Duval

1918–1984 (age 66)

Cimetière de Préville

Aimé Duval used his writing and voice to comfort youth and champion compassion.

Raoul Bergougnan

1900–1982 (age 82)

cemetery of Terre Cabade

Raoul Bergougnan was a French painter who contributed to twentieth-century French art.

Michel Olphe-Galliard

1900–1985 (age 85)

cemetery of Terre Cabade

Michel Olphe-Galliard dedicated his priesthood to the faithful of Toulouse and beyond.

Michel Langevin

1926–1985 (age 59)

Cemetery Sceaux

Michel Langevin was a French physicist whose scientific research advanced understanding in his field.

Georges Perec

1936–1982 (age 46)