Deaths in the 1990s

Edmée de La Rochefoucauld

1895–1991 (age 96)

Montmirail

A celebrated French writer whose elegant prose enriched twentieth-century letters.

Henri Pastoureau

1912–1996 (age 84)

Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei

Henri Pastoureau was a French writer who lived from 1912 to 1996.

Jean-Marie Proslier

1928–1997 (age 69)

Briare

A reflective chronicler of post-war French life whose writing honored the everyday.

Pierre Anthonioz

1913–1996 (age 83)

Bossey

Pierre Anthonioz was a French military officer whose career spanned much of the twentieth century.

Pierre de La Chanonie

1898–1990 (age 92)

Saint-Jean-de-Monts

A devoted priest whose quiet guidance comforted many through decades of change.

Alexandre Mnouchkine

1908–1993 (age 85)

Marly-le-Roi

Alexandre Mnouchkine was a French film director who contributed significantly to early twentieth-century cinema.

Paul Bréchot

1909–1996 (age 87)

Caudebec-en-Caux

A dedicated biologist whose curiosity and mentorship shaped generations of scientists.

Yves Gibeau

1916–1994 (age 78)

Craonne

Yves Gibeau was a French writer whose literary works contributed to twentieth-century French culture.

Alan Pelhon

1946–1994 (age 48)

Coaraze

An evocative writer who explored the interplay of tradition and change in his beloved Provence.

Arthur Briggs

1899–1991 (age 92)

Montmartre Cemetery

Arthur Briggs was an American jazz trumpeter whose innovative playing significantly influenced the development of jazz m...

Henri de Lubac

1896–1991 (age 95)

Vaugirard Cemetery

A theological writer whose luminous intellect helped renew modern religious thought.

Clara Candiani

1902–1996 (age 94)

Vaugirard Cemetery

Clara Candiani was a French radio journalist who pioneered broadcast journalism during the twentieth century.

Jean Laloy

1912–1994 (age 82)

Rahon

A principled diplomat whose steady service strengthened international understanding.

Albert Chartier

1898–1992 (age 94)

Vaugirard Cemetery

Albert Chartier was a French painter whose artistic contributions spanned much of the twentieth century.

Luc Bihl

1938–1997 (age 59)

Boisroger

A storyteller whose warm, intimate prose celebrated the resilience of everyday lives.

Fernand Ledoux

1897–1993 (age 96)

Villerville

Fernand Ledoux was a French stage actor whose performances enriched French theatrical tradition.

Marc Flament

1929–1991 (age 62)

Château de Culan

A courageous paratrooper remembered for steadfast dedication both in service and in community.

Annie Fratellini

1932–1997 (age 65)

Montmartre Cemetery

Annie Violette Fratellini (14 November 1932 – 1 July 1997) was a French circus artist, singer, film actress and clown.

Daniel Ivernel

1920–1999 (age 79)

Montmartre Cemetery

Daniel Ivernel (3 June 1920 – 11 November 1999) was a French film actor.

Pauline Hamburger

1978–1997 (age 19)

Montmartre Cemetery

Pauline Hamburger was a young French woman who died at age 19 and was buried at Montmartre Cemetery.

Francis Caron

1956–1992 (age 36)

Derchigny

A gentle presence in Derchigny whose kindness left a lasting imprint on his community.

André Girard

1909–1993 (age 84)

Saint-Sauves-d'Auvergne

André Girard was a French official whose career in public administration spanned much of the twentieth century.

Yvon Sarray

1917–1990 (age 73)

Celles-sur-Durolle

Yvon Sarray was a respected actor whose thoughtful performances enriched French theater and film.

Orlando Gigliotti

1930–1992 (age 62)

Montmartre Cemetery

Orlando Gigliotti was born in 1930 and passed away in 1992.

François-Henri de Virieu

1931–1997 (age 66)

Virieu

François-Henri de Virieu, marquis de Virieu (18 December 1931 – 27 October 1997) was a French journalist and televisi...

Jacques Alfred Jean Georges Segonne

1903–1997 (age 94)

Tréfumel

French military officer Jacques Alfred Jean Georges Segonne (1903–1997) served his nation with distinction throughout ...

Georges Dayez

1907–1991 (age 84)

Montmartre Cemetery

Georges Dayez was a painter whose work reflected the lasting spirit of Montmartre.

Guy Michel

1934–1992 (age 58)

Montmartre Cemetery

French actor Guy Michel (1934–1992) performed in cinema and theater during the mid-twentieth century.

Gérard Lebrun

1930–1999 (age 69)

Montmartre Cemetery

Gérard Lebrun dedicated his life to teaching and guiding students with patience and encouragement.

Isabelle Waldberg

1911–1990 (age 79)

Montmartre Cemetery

French painter Isabelle Waldberg (1911–1990) contributed to the modern art movement through her distinctive visual wor...

Jacques Fabbri

1925–1997 (age 72)

Montmartre Cemetery

Jacques Fabbri (French pronunciation: [ʒak fabʁi]; 4 July 1925 – 24 December 1997) was a French actor.

Lana Marconi

1917–1990 (age 73)

Montmartre Cemetery

French actress Lana Marconi (1917–1990) performed in cinema and theater during the twentieth century.

Olivier Messiaen

1908–1992 (age 84)

Saint-Théoffrey

Olivier Messiaen was a renowned French composer, organist, and ornithologist whose innovative works combined Catholic my...

Hubert Deschamps

1923–1998 (age 75)

Chêne-Arnoult

Hubert Deschamps was a French actor known for his work in film and theater during the mid-to-late 20th century.

Pierre Briquet

1917–1997 (age 80)

Champagne-Mouton

Pierre Briquet was a French individual from Excideuil who lived through most of the 20th century.

Vincent La Soudière

1939–1993 (age 54)

Montégut

Vincent La Soudière was a French individual who lived in the latter half of the 20th century.

Monique Morelli

1923–1993 (age 70)

Montmartre Cemetery

Monique Morelli was a singer beloved for the heartfelt sincerity of her performances.

Annabella

1907–1996 (age 89)

Passy Cemetery

Annabella (born Suzanne Georgette Charpentier, 14 July 1907 – 18 September 1996) was a French actress who appeared in ...

Robert Hersant

1920–1996 (age 76)

Passy Cemetery

Robert Hersant (French pronunciation: [ʁɔbɛʁ ɛʁsɑ̃]; 30 January 1920 – 21 April 1996) was a French newspaper m...

Hervé Alphand

1907–1994 (age 87)

Passy Cemetery

Hervé Alphand (31 May 1907 – 13 January 1994) was a French diplomat, and French ambassador to the United States, from...

Jean Carlu

1900–1997 (age 97)

Passy Cemetery

Jean Carlu (1900–1997) was a French graphic designer who specialised in posters.

Francis Bouygues

1922–1993 (age 71)

Passy Cemetery

Francis Bouygues was a French entrepreneur who founded the Bouygues construction and media conglomerate.

Christian de Castries

1902–1991 (age 89)

Passy Cemetery

Christian de Castries was a military leader respected for his honorable service to France.

Roger Frey

1913–1997 (age 84)

Passy Cemetery

Roger Frey (11 June 1913 – 13 September 1997) was a French politician.

Bérangère de Lagatinerie

1968–1991 (age 23)

Passy Cemetery

Bérangère de Lagatinerie was an actor remembered for her captivating presence and versatile performances.

Marcel Carné

1906–1996 (age 90)

Saint Vincent Cemetery

Marcel Albert Carné (French: [maʁsɛl albɛʁ kaʁne]; 18 August 1906 – 31 October 1996) was a French film director.

Suzanne Gabriello

1932–1992 (age 60)

Saint Vincent Cemetery

Suzanne Gabriello was an actor celebrated for her charismatic and heartfelt performances.

Claude Charpentier

1909–1995 (age 86)

Saint Vincent Cemetery

French architect Claude Charpentier (1909–1995) shaped the built environment through his modernist architectural desig...

Apo Lazaridès

1925–1998 (age 73)

Cannes (Grand Jas) Cemetery

Apo Lazaridès (16 October 1925 – 30 October 1998) was a French champion cyclist.

Georges Guétary

1915–1997 (age 82)

Cannes (Grand Jas) Cemetery

Georges Guétary (French pronunciation: [ʒɔʁʒ ɡetaʁi]), born Lambros Vorloou (Greek: Λάμπρος Βορλόο�...