Deaths in the 1990s

Baltasar Lobo

1910–1993 (age 83)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Baltasar Lobo sculpted warm abstraction rooted in the human figure.

François Billetdoux

1927–1991 (age 64)

Montparnasse Cemetery

François Billetdoux was a screenwriter whose work enriched French cinema.

Jean-Pierre Lévy

1911–1996 (age 85)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Jean-Pierre Lévy (28 May 1911 – 15 December 1996) was a French Jewish industrialist and Second World War resistance l...

Jean Bourgoin

1913–1991 (age 78)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Jean Bourgoin was a cinematographer whose visual artistry enhanced French cinema.

Robert Benayoun

1926–1996 (age 70)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Robert Benayoun (12 December 1926 in Kenitra, Morocco – 20 October 1996 in Paris) was a French film critic and author,...

Francis Guinard

1913–1996 (age 83)

Languédias

Francis Guinard was a sculptor whose works contributed to modern French art.

Rémy Lejeune

1932–1996 (age 64)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Rémy Lejeune painted with luminous sensitivity, blending tradition with expressive color.

Dimitri Bouchène

1893–1993 (age 100)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Dimitri Bouchène was a painter whose works exemplified twentieth-century artistic achievement.

Juliet Man Ray

1911–1991 (age 80)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Juliet Man Ray embodied the daring elegance of Parisian avant-garde life.

Guy de Commines de Marsilly

1920–1996 (age 76)

Montparnasse Cemetery

French diplomat and international relations professional.

Robert Bucaille

1905–1992 (age 87)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Robert Bucaille rendered quiet moments with lyrical brushwork.

Georges Habra

1930–1994 (age 64)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Catholic priest devoted to spiritual ministry and pastoral care.

Claude Renoir

1913–1993 (age 80)

Essoyes

Claude Renoir shaped French cinema through luminous cinematography.

Dido Freire

1907–1990 (age 83)

Essoyes

French scriptwriter and contributor to cinema and theatrical arts.

Marcel Feijoo

1906–1991 (age 85)

Roquebrune-sur-Argens

Marcel Feijoo composed music of warmth and lyrical restraint.

Edwige Feuillère

1907–1998 (age 91)

Beaugency

Edwige Feuillère (born Edwige Louise Caroline Cunatti; 29 October 1907 – 13 November 1998) was a French stage and fil...

Khaled Kelkal

1971–1995 (age 24)

Rillieux-la-Pape

Khaled Kelkal (Arabic: خالد كلكال) (April 28, 1971 – September 29, 1995) was a French and Algerian terrorist ...

Renée Garilhe

1923–1991 (age 68)

Joyeuse

French fencer and competitive athlete.

Jean Poiret

1926–1992 (age 66)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Jean Poiret was a gifted screenwriter whose wit and humanity left a lasting impression on French theatre and cinema.

Frédéric Rossif

1922–1990 (age 68)

Montparnasse Cemetery

French film director and influential figure in European cinema.

Roger Saubot

1931–1999 (age 68)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Roger Saubot was an architect whose considered work quietly shaped the environments he touched.

Marthe Robert

1914–1996 (age 82)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Marthe Robert (March 25, 1914 – April 12, 1996) was a French essayist and translator.

Rabah Belamri

1946–1995 (age 49)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Rabah Belamri (Arabic: رابح بلعمري; 11 October 1946 – 28 September 1995) was an Algerian writer.

Mireille Hartuch

1906–1996 (age 90)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Mireille Hartuch (30 September 1906 – 29 December 1996) was a French singer, composer, and actress.

Claude Cahen

1909–1991 (age 82)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Claude Cahen was a historian whose rigorous scholarship deepened understanding of the medieval Islamic world.

François Furet

1927–1997 (age 70)

Saint-Pierre-Toirac

François Furet (French: [fʁɑ̃swa fyʁɛ]; 27 March 1927 – 12 July 1997) was a French historian and president of th...

Gus

1911–1997 (age 86)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Gus was a writer whose gentle imagination and keen observation brought tenderness to every story.

Pierre-Marcel Wiltzer

1910–1999 (age 89)

Montparnasse Cemetery

French official and public servant.

Germaine de Coster

1895–1992 (age 97)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Germaine de Coster was an illustrator whose graceful work illuminated the stories she adorned.

Josée Laval

1911–1992 (age 81)

Montparnasse Cemetery

French socialite and prominent figure in Parisian society.

Hubert Monloup

1932–1999 (age 67)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Hubert Monloup was a scenographer whose thoughtful stages enriched countless theatrical productions.

Pierre Auger

1899–1993 (age 94)

Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines

French physicist and contributor to twentieth-century scientific advancement.

Paul Flamand

1909–1998 (age 89)

Saint-Chéron

Paul Flamand was a publisher whose careful stewardship gave voice to numerous authors.

Albert Monier

1915–1998 (age 83)

Malleville-sur-le-Bec

Albert Monier was a French photographer known for his contributions to visual documentation during the twentieth century...

Serge Lesage

1926–1998 (age 72)

Montigny-sur-Canne

Serge Lesage was a Catholic priest remembered for his compassionate pastoral care.

Paul Buffet-Beauregard

1914–1990 (age 76)

Soucia

Paul Buffet-Beauregard was a French engineer whose career spanned much of the twentieth century.

Marcel Manville

1922–1998 (age 76)

La Trinité

Marcel Manville was a respected lawyer whose steady counsel left a lasting mark on his community.

Yannick Beugnet

1966–1994 (age 28)

Chemillé

Yannick Beugnet was a French cook whose passion for culinary arts defined his brief but meaningful career.

Rudolf Nureyev

1938–1993 (age 55)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Rudolf Nureyev was a legendary actor whose electrifying performances continue to inspire.

Vladimir Maksimov

1930–1995 (age 65)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Vladimir Yemelyanovich Maksimov (Russian: Владимир Емельянович Максимов, born Lev Alekseyevic...

Arkadi Stolypine

1903–1990 (age 87)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Arkadi Stolypine was a thoughtful writer whose prose offered solace and insight.

Alexandre Trauner

1906–1993 (age 87)

Omonville-la-Petite

Alexandre Trauner was a distinguished scenographer whose innovative set designs shaped twentieth-century theater and fil...

Raoul Bayou

1914–1995 (age 81)

Cessenon-sur-Orb

Raoul Bayou dedicated his life to public service and to ensuring that every voice in Cessenon-sur-Orb was heard.

Irina Kurakina

1903–1993 (age 90)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Irina Kurakina was a member of the Russian diaspora who lived in France during the twentieth century.

Olga Potemkine

1942–1993 (age 51)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Olga Potemkine's expressive voice bridged cultures and remains beloved by those who witnessed her performances.

Cyrille de Kovalewsky

1907–1990 (age 83)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Cyrille de Kovalewsky was a Russian émigré who lived in France during the twentieth century.

Étienne Lévy

1922–1996 (age 74)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Étienne Lévy was a compassionate physician whose care comforted countless families.

Simone Boué

1919–1997 (age 78)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Simone Boué was a French woman whose life reflected the experiences of twentieth-century France.

Flore Loinger

1911–1995 (age 84)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Flore Loinger was a cherished Montparnasse presence remembered for her generous spirit.

Jean Nanterre

1907–1996 (age 89)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Jean Nanterre was a French individual whose life spanned much of the twentieth century.