Deaths in the 1980s

Bernard Chandelier

1918–1987 (age 69)

cimetière de la Créquinière (Aubevoye)

French politician dedicated to public service.

Michel Foucault

1926–1984 (age 58)

cimetière de Vendeuvre-du-Poitou

Charles Delaunay

1911–1988 (age 77)

cimetière de Gambais

French record producer who shaped recorded music in France.

Ghislain Cloquet

1924–1981 (age 57)

cimetière de Montainville

Jean Després

1889–1980 (age 91)

cimetière d'Avallon

French entrepreneur active in twentieth-century commerce.

Maurice Fombeure

1906–1981 (age 75)

cimetière de Bonneuil-Matours

Alfred Kastler

1902–1984 (age 82)

vieux cimetière de Bures-sur-Yvette

French poet whose work enriched twentieth-century literature.

Jacques Castelot

1914–1989 (age 75)

Port-Mort cemetery

Jacques Castelot's poised performances helped define mid-century French film.

Georges Franju

1912–1987 (age 75)

cimetière de Dourdan

French screenwriter and filmmaker who influenced cinema.

Jacques Rémy

1911–1981 (age 70)

cimetière de Boullay-les-Troux

Jacques Rémy penned scripts that blended wit and humanity across postwar French cinema.

Jeanne Philbert

1898–1986 (age 88)

cimetière de Rueil-la-Gadelière

French novelist who contributed to twentieth-century French literature.

Raymond Bourgouin

1907–1988 (age 81)

cimetière de Maffliers

Architect Raymond Bourgouin shaped civic spaces with measured, humane modernism.

Didier Pironi

1952–1987 (age 35)

cimetière de Grimaud

French racing driver who competed at the highest levels of international motorsport.

Jacques Anquetil

1934–1987 (age 53)

cimetière de Quincampoix

Jacques Anquetil's smooth time-trialing and five Tour de France titles made him a symbol of cycling excellence.

Michel Auclair

1922–1988 (age 66)

cimetière de Saint-Paul-en-Forêt

French television actor known for his performances in European television.

Bertrand de Jouvenel

1903–1987 (age 84)

cimetière d'Anserville

Political philosopher and writer Bertrand de Jouvenel pursued careful analysis of authority and liberty through his essa...

Fraji Uzan

1923–1984 (age 61)

cimetière du Village de Sarcelles

Rabbi who provided spiritual leadership and served his Jewish community.

Bill Coleman

1904–1981 (age 77)

cimetière de Cadeillan

American jazz trumpeter Bill Coleman brought lyricism and swing to the international jazz scene.

Max Olivier-Lacamp

1914–1983 (age 69)

cimetière de Monoblet

French writer whose literary works contributed to twentieth-century French culture.

Stanislas Fumet

1896–1983 (age 87)

cimetière de Miran

Stanislas Fumet's reflective essays and criticism captured the spiritual rhythms of 20th-century France.

Raoul Trintignant

1898–1983 (age 85)

cimetière du Pont-de-Justice

French politician dedicated to public service and civic engagement.

André Bouix

1912–1984 (age 72)

Cimetière de Saint-Laurent-d'Aigouze

André Bouix is remembered for his steadfast commitment to those around him.

Louis Delamare

1921–1981 (age 60)

cemetery of Tourgéville

French diplomat who served his nation in international relations.

Alfred Adam

1908–1982 (age 74)

cimetière d'Asnières

Alfred Adam was a beloved French actor whose warm presence lit both stage and screen.

Bernard-Marie de Chivré

1902–1984 (age 82)

cimetière de Bonsecours

Catholic priest dedicated to spiritual ministry and pastoral care.

Marcel Dassault

1892–1986 (age 94)

Grave of Dassault

Industrialist Marcel Dassault transformed French aviation with his visionary leadership of Dassault Aviation.

Tino Rossi

1907–1983 (age 76)

grave of Tino Rossi

French actor whose performances entertained audiences throughout the twentieth century.

Philippe Machefer

1933–1982 (age 49)

tombe de Philippe Machefer

Philippe Machefer is remembered as a steadfast politician concerned with serving others.

Ben Corlaciu

1924–1981 (age 57)

Cimetière de Montmartre - Division 7

Poet whose literary works explored themes of identity and human experience.

Jean Ledrut

1902–1982 (age 80)

Cimetière de Montmartre - Division 18

Jean Ledrut is remembered for composing music of quiet elegance that touched performers and audiences alike.

Simonne Mathieu

1908–1980 (age 72)

Grave of Passemard

Simonne Mathieu was a French tennis champion and Grand Slam winner who became one of the most celebrated female athletes...

Leïla Ben Sedira

1903–1982 (age 79)

cimetière de Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche

Leïla Ben Sedira is cherished for sharing a voice that bridged cultures with warmth and sensitivity.

Graham Chapman

1941–1989 (age 48)

Wales

Juliusz Kaczorowski

1909–1988 (age 79)

United Kingdom

Juliusz Kaczorowski was a devoted presbyter who nurtured faith communities across the United Kingdom.

Mieczysław Chmielewski

1898–1983 (age 85)

London

Józef Weyers

1896–1987 (age 91)

London

Józef Weyers was a respected member of the London community whose presence enriched those around him.

Ludwik Turasiewicz

1907–1986 (age 79)

London

Stanisław Ostrowski

1892–1982 (age 90)

England

Stanisław Ostrowski was a physician and leader whose steadfast service to Poland and its expatriates left a lasting leg...

Lew Rahr

1913–1980 (age 67)

London

Józef Mackiewicz

1902–1985 (age 83)

London

Józef Mackiewicz was a Polish writer whose novels and reportage chronicled the moral trials of his time.

Franciszek Bajorek

1908–1987 (age 79)

London

Sidney H. Haughton

1888–1982 (age 94)

London

Sidney H. Haughton was a geologist whose careful mapping and scholarship deepened knowledge of Earth's past.

Eric Morecambe

1926–1984 (age 58)

Hertfordshire

Laurence Olivier

1907–1989 (age 82)

Westminster Abbey

Laurence Olivier was a towering figure of stage and screen whose writing helped define British cinema.

William Walton

1902–1983 (age 81)

Westminster Abbey

Herbert Howells

1892–1983 (age 91)

Westminster Abbey

Herbert Howells enriched English sacred music through luminous compositions and enduring mentorship.

Burke Trend, Baron Trend

1914–1987 (age 73)

Westminster Abbey

Howard Nixon

1909–1983 (age 74)

Westminster Abbey

Howard Nixon was a devoted librarian whose scholarship preserved rare collections.

Hugh Percy, 10th Duke of Northumberland

1914–1988 (age 74)

Westminster Abbey

Roman Czerniawski

1910–1985 (age 75)

Newark-on-Trent

Roman Czerniawski was a courageous Polish officer whose wartime service exemplified steadfast dedication.