Deaths in the 1980s

Francis Ponge

1899–1988 (age 89)

Cimetière protestant de Nîmes

Francis Ponge was an influential French poet and writer.

Fanfonne Guillierme

1895–1989 (age 94)

Cimetière protestant de Nîmes

Fanfonne Guillierme was a revered manadier who preserved Camargue traditions with joy and dedication.

Jean Paul Brusset

1905–1985 (age 80)

Cimetière protestant de Nîmes

Jean Paul Brusset was a French painter of the twentieth century.

Jean-Pierre Barrot

1915–1987 (age 72)

Cimetière de Pantin

Jean-Pierre Barrot was a journalist respected for his clear, fair-minded reporting.

Najm oud-Dine Bammate

1922–1985 (age 63)

Islamic cemetery of Bobigny

Najm oud-Dine Bammate was a twentieth-century writer and intellectual.

Bernard Blier

1916–1989 (age 73)

Cimetière parisien de Thiais

Bernard Blier was a stage actor celebrated for his versatility and generous mentorship.

Jean Cassou

1897–1986 (age 89)

Cimetière parisien de Thiais

Jean Cassou was a prominent French writer and art critic.

Jean-Paul Le Chanois

1909–1985 (age 76)

Cimetière parisien de Thiais

Julien Maffre

1902–1981 (age 79)

Cimetière de Pantin

Julien Maffre was a French film actor of the twentieth century.

Lucienne Bogaert

1892–1983 (age 91)

Cimetière de Pantin

Elie Melia

1915–1988 (age 73)

Leuville Cemetery

Elie Melia was a respected historian who dedicated his career to advancing historical scholarship.

Félix Varla

1903–1986 (age 83)

Leuville Cemetery

Giorgi Kipiani

1908–1986 (age 78)

Leuville Cemetery

Giorgi Kipiani was a Georgian writer whose literary works made a lasting contribution to modern literature.

Henri Martel

1898–1982 (age 84)

Sin-le-Noble Communal Cemetery

Pierre Kast

1920–1984 (age 64)

Cimetière de la Villette

Pierre Kast was a prominent French screenwriter whose work significantly influenced cinema of his era.

Pierre Michel

1943–1981 (age 38)

Cimetière de l'Est (Metz)

Etienne Bouchaud

1898–1989 (age 91)

Miséricorde cemetery

Etienne Bouchaud was a painter whose artistic contributions enriched the visual arts of his era.

Marie Mauron

1896–1986 (age 90)

cemetery of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

Jean Smilowski

1927–1989 (age 62)

Cimetière de l'Est

Jean Smilowski was a French painter whose artistic work made notable contributions to modern art.

Jacques de Lacretelle

1888–1985 (age 97)

Église Notre-Dame de Brécy

Roger Leenhardt

1903–1985 (age 82)

Protestant cemetery in Montpellier

Roger Leenhardt was a prominent screenwriter whose work significantly influenced French cinema.

Charles de Rougé

1892–1983 (age 91)

Vieux-Château des Essarts

Jean Gaudefroy-Demombynes

1898–1984 (age 86)

Cimetière de Hautot-sur-Seine

Jean Gaudefroy-Demombynes was a historian whose scholarly work contributed to twentieth-century historical research.

Louis Mansuy

1909–1988 (age 79)

cemetery of Beynost

Gabriel Chardon

1901–1989 (age 88)

cemetery of Beynost

Gabriel Chardon was a member of the twentieth-century community whose life reflected the values of his time.

Marceau Mariès

1904–1985 (age 81)

cemetery of Saint-Maurice-de-Beynost

Thierry Sabine

1949–1986 (age 37)

Cimetière des Joncherolles

Thierry Sabine was a press secretary whose professional work contributed to communications during his era.

Raymond Delamarre

1890–1986 (age 96)

Cimetière de l'ouest

Raymond Delamarre was a sculptor whose public works enriched the civic and sacred landscape.

Jean Varcollier

1919–1987 (age 68)

cimetière du sud, Nancy

Jean Varcollier was a twentieth-century resident whose life was part of the broader community history of his era.

Gabriel Gonnet

1931–1982 (age 51)

cemetery of Saint-Just-d'Avray

Gabriel Gonnet provided faithful pastoral care to his communities.

Robert Proton de la Chapelle

1894–1982 (age 88)

cemetery of Saint-Just-d'Avray

Robert Proton de la Chapelle was a French writer who lived from 1894 to 1982.

Paul Anstett

1905–1982 (age 77)

cemetery of Saint-André-de-Corcy

Paul Anstett devoted himself to healing and community health.

Georges Brassens

1921–1981 (age 60)

Sete (Le Py) Cemetery

Georges Brassens was an influential French singer-songwriter who lived from 1921 to 1981.

Achille Peretti

1911–1983 (age 72)

Sanguinaires cemetery

Achille Peretti upheld justice and civic duty.

Alfred Nakache

1915–1983 (age 68)

Sete (Le Py) Cemetery

Alfred Nakache was a French swimmer who lived from 1915 to 1983.

Mac Kac

1920–1987 (age 67)

Sete (Le Py) Cemetery

Mac Kac brought infectious rhythm to France's jazz and swing stages.

Cerf Lurie

1897–1987 (age 90)

Sete (Le Py) Cemetery

Cerf Lurie was a French politician who lived from 1897 to 1987.

Étienne Gagnaire

1906–1980 (age 74)

Nouveau cimetière de Villeurbanne

Étienne Gagnaire worked to sustain public life in Villeurbanne.

Henri Marmonier

1908–1986 (age 78)

Ancien cimetière de Villeurbanne

Henri Marmonier was a French industrialist who lived from 1908 to 1986.

Romy Schneider

1938–1982 (age 44)

Cemetery of Boissy-sans-Avoir, France

Romy Schneider captivated audiences with grace across stage and screen.

Gabrielle Robinne

1886–1980 (age 94)

Saint-Cloud cemetery

Gabrielle Robinne was a French stage actor who lived from 1886 to 1980.

Jean-Michel Charlier

1924–1989 (age 65)

Saint-Cloud cemetery

Jean-Michel Charlier shaped adventure storytelling in script and comic form.

Gilbert Grandval

1904–1981 (age 77)

Saint-Cloud cemetery

Gilbert Grandval was a French politician who lived from 1904 to 1981.

Alexis Grüss

1909–1985 (age 76)

Cimetière de l'Est

Alexis Grüss kept the spectacle of the circus alive with equestrian artistry.

Colette Duval

1930–1988 (age 58)

Cimetière Condé

Colette Duval was a French aircraft pilot who lived from 1930 to 1988.

Paul Girol

1911–1988 (age 77)

Cimetière Condé

Paul Girol painted with dedication to color and composition.

François Jouvenet

1920–1981 (age 61)

Cimetière d'Auberchicourt

François Jouvenet was a French individual who lived from 1920 to 1981.

Pierre Deloger

1890–1985 (age 95)

Bartins Cemetery of Vichy

Opera singer Pierre Deloger shared his radiant baritone across France, leaving a legacy of elegance and mentorship.

Itsuo Tsuda

1914–1984 (age 70)

Père-Lachaise Cemetery - Division 90

Itsuo Tsuda was a Japanese writer who lived from 1914 to 1984.

Stanislas Mangin

1917–1986 (age 69)

Père-Lachaise Cemetery - Division 44

Military officer Stanislas Mangin devoted his life to the defense of France and the care of fellow servicemen.