Deaths in the 1990s

François Ract

1909–1992 (age 83)

Albertville

François Ract was a Catholic priest whose calm guidance supported the faithful of Albertville through changing decades.

Jean Mauricheau-Beaupré

1920–1996 (age 76)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Jean Mauricheau-Beaupré was a Marseille-born French individual who lived from 1920 to 1996.

Jean-Louis Bernard

1918–1998 (age 80)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Jean-Louis Bernard was a writer who captured the tenderness of memory and encouraged others to cherish the past.

Mirea Alexandresco

1920–1990 (age 70)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Mirea Alexandresco was a French screenwriter whose work contributed to cinema during the mid-20th century.

Jean-Loup Gautier

1960–1996 (age 36)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Jean-Loup Gautier was a caring presence at Père Lachaise Cemetery, helping to maintain the calm dignity of that hallowe...

Hélène Perdrière

1910–1992 (age 82)

Asnières-sur-Seine

Hélène Perdrière was a French actress from Asnières-sur-Seine known for her work in theater and film.

Huguette Bordeau

1935–1998 (age 63)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Huguette Bordeau was a singer whose resonant voice brought comfort and joy to many stages.

Rolland Tanguy

1926–1995 (age 69)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

French individual who lived from 1926 to 1995.

Marie-France Bonnet

1941–1996 (age 55)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Marie-France Bonnet (1941-1996) was a French individual who lived during the mid-to-late 20th century.

Marcel Blondin-Walter

1896–1992 (age 96)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Marcel Blondin-Walter was a French individual from Nancy who lived through nearly a century from 1896 to 1992.

Bathylle Goldstein

1968–1999 (age 31)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Bathylle Goldstein was a French person who lived in Champigny-sur-Marne and died at the age of 31.

Jean Marie Balland

1934–1998 (age 64)

Lyon Cathedral

Jean Marie Julien Balland (26 July 1934 in Bué, Cher, France – 1 March 1998 in Lyon) was a Catholic Cardinal and Arch...

Albert Decourtray

1923–1994 (age 71)

Lyon Cathedral

Albert Florent Augustin Decourtray S.T.D.

Roger André

1914–1999 (age 85)

Cimetière de Loyasse

Roger André was a French resistance fighter who courageously fought for France's liberation during World War II.

Jean-Marie d'Hoop

1909–1994 (age 85)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Jean-Marie d'Hoop was a French individual from Lille who lived through most of the 20th century.

Gilbert Beaujolin

1914–1993 (age 79)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

French individual from Le Havre who lived from 1914 to 1993.

Éric de Vriendt

1957–1993 (age 36)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Éric de Vriendt (1957-1993) was a Tokyo-born individual who was buried in France.

Ken Sasaki

1943–1991 (age 48)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Ken Sasaki (1943-1991) was a Japanese individual from Sendai who was buried in France.

Paul Pétridès

1901–1993 (age 92)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Paul Pétridès was a Cypriot-born art dealer and gallery owner who spent most of his career in France from 1901 to 1993...

Alice Vronska

1897–1992 (age 95)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Alice Vronska was a celebrated ballerina of the early twentieth century whose career exemplified the artistry and grace ...

Pierre Alien

1939–1996 (age 57)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Pierre Alien is remembered for bridging languages with care, a presence honored at Père Lachaise Cemetery.

André Grossiord

1909–1997 (age 88)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Parisian physician and medical researcher who made significant contributions to physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Paul Marcus

1903–1993 (age 90)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Paul Marcus was a French individual from Sermaises who lived for 90 years from 1903 to 1993.

Camille Lebossé

1905–1995 (age 90)

Alençon

Camille Lebossé was a mathematician whose scholarly work contributed to the advancement of mathematical sciences in the...

Fernand Bonifay

1920–1993 (age 73)

La Seyne-sur-Mer

Fernand Bonifay is remembered for composing melodies that touched hearts around La Seyne-sur-Mer.

Françoise Lugagne

1914–1991 (age 77)

Puéchabon

Françoise Lugagne was an accomplished actor whose theatrical career spanned much of the twentieth century.

Roger Wybot

1912–1997 (age 85)

Livry-Gargan

Roger Wybot is remembered for his devoted service to his country, resting in Livry-Gargan.

Mireille Audibert

1944–1993 (age 49)

Cournonterral

Mireille Audibert was a film actor whose career contributed to French cinema in the latter twentieth century.

Sylvain Lévignac

1929–1994 (age 65)

Château-Thierry

Sylvain Lévignac is remembered for daring work that enlivened cinema, his memory held in Château-Thierry.

Henri Vilbert

1904–1997 (age 93)

Cagnes-sur-Mer

Henri Vilbert (French pronunciation: [ɑ̃ʁi vilbɛʁ]; 6 April 1904 – 20 April 1997) was a French actor.

Comte George Raphaël Béthenod de Montbressieux

1910–1994 (age 84)

Neuilly-sur-Marne

Jules Raphaël Bethenod (8 February 1910 – 16 June 1994) was a French racing driver.

Émile Mollard

1895–1991 (age 96)

Penne-d'Agenais

Émile Mollard was a military officer whose career of service spanned much of the twentieth century.

François Mitterrand

1916–1996 (age 80)

Jarnac

François Maurice Adrien Marie Mitterrand (26 October 1916 – 8 January 1996) was a French politician and statesman who...

Efim Etkind

1918–1999 (age 81)

Yvignac-la-Tour

Efim Etkind (Russian: Ефи́м Григо́рьевич Э́ткинд, 26 February 1918, Petrograd – 22 November 19...

Henri Virlogeux

1924–1995 (age 71)

Decize

Henri Virlogeux (22 March 1924 – 19 December 1995) was a French actor.

Jean Vauthier

1910–1992 (age 82)

Gradignan

Jean Vauthier was a screenwriter whose dramatic works enriched French cinema and theater during the twentieth century.

Patrice Alexsandre

1948–1998 (age 50)

Saint-Raphaël

Patrice Alexsandre was a versatile actor remembered for his thoughtful performances.

Robert Jospin

1899–1990 (age 91)

Meudon

Robert Jospin was a politician whose career of public service contributed to French political life during the twentieth ...

Nikita Elisséeff

1915–1997 (age 82)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois

Nikita Elisséeff was a respected historian who brought clarity and compassion to the study of the past.

René Pleven

1901–1993 (age 92)

Dinan

René Pleven was a prominent French politician whose leadership significantly influenced French governance and European ...

Ralph Messac

1924–1999 (age 75)

Coutances

Ralph Messac was a principled lawyer whose steady leadership earned widespread respect.

Nguyễn Phúc Như Mai

1905–1999 (age 94)

Thonac

Nguyễn Phúc Như Mai was a Vietnamese notable whose life spanned nearly a century of significant historical change in...

Jack Thieuloy

1931–1996 (age 65)

Beaucaire

Jack Thieuloy was a gifted writer whose thoughtful narratives touched many readers.

Gerard Sekoto

1913–1993 (age 80)

Nogent-sur-Marne

Gerard Sekoto was a South African musician and artist whose innovative work bridged cultural traditions.

Michel Bouts

1902–1993 (age 91)

Bazouges-la-Pérouse

Michel Bouts was a celebrated writer known for his reflective and heartfelt prose.

René Ginouvès

1926–1994 (age 68)

Clermont-l'Hérault

René Ginouvès was a respected university teacher from Clermont-l'Hérault who dedicated his life to scholarship.

Maurice Guy-Loë

1898–1991 (age 93)

Nogent-sur-Marne

Maurice Guy-Loë was a painter whose vibrant work celebrated color and emotion.

Henry Le Moniès de Sagazan

1903–1994 (age 91)

Tréméven

Henry Le Moniès de Sagazan was a military officer from Tréméven who served with distinction.

Mathilda Campbell, Duchess of Argyll

1925–1997 (age 72)

Vézelay

Mathilda Campbell, Duchess of Argyll (née Mathilda Coster Mortimer; 20 August 1925 – 5 June 1997) was a Scottish nobl...

Lousson Reinhardt

1929–1992 (age 63)

Samois-sur-Seine

Lousson Reinhardt was a jazz guitarist from Samois-sur-Seine known for his innovative musical style.