Deaths in the 1990s
22,000+ memorials
Milan Deroko
1920–1992 (age 72)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Deroko was known for his steady commitment to collaborative and thoughtful work.
Jean Gaudry
1933–1991 (age 58)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Jean Gaudry was a French poet whose work enriched twentieth-century French literature.
Serge Ganzl
1925–1991 (age 66)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Ganzl’s writing celebrated human dignity through eloquent, socially attuned stories.
Nathalie Mitri
1965–1990 (age 25)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Nathalie Mitri was a French painter whose promising career was cut short in 1990.
Germán Quiroga Galdo
1907–1991 (age 84)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Quiroga Galdo championed inclusive governance with a calm, faithful presence.
Emmanuel Levinas
1906–1995 (age 89)
Cimetière de Pantin
Emmanuel Levinas (born Emanuelis Levinas ; French: [ɛmanɥɛl levinas]; 12 January 1906 – 25 December 1995) was a Fre...
Ginette Leclerc
1912–1992 (age 80)
Cimetière de Pantin
Leclerc’s film performances remain celebrated for their bold authenticity and emotional richness.
Véra Korène
1901–1996 (age 95)
Cimetière de Pantin
Véra Korène was a French actress whose career spanned most of the twentieth century.
Reinette L'Oranaise
1915–1998 (age 83)
Cimetière de Pantin
Sultana Daoud (also known as Reinette l'Oranaise; 1918 in Tiaret, Algeria – 17 November 1998, in Paris) was an Algeria...
Helno
1963–1993 (age 30)
Cimetière de Pantin
Helno was a French singer whose musical career spanned the 1980s and early 1990s.
Orane Demazis
1894–1991 (age 97)
Auteuil Cemetery
Demazis was admired for stage performances that touched audiences with warmth and honesty.
Nelly Vignon
1929–1993 (age 64)
Auteuil Cemetery
French actor known for her work in twentieth-century French cinema and theater.
Maurice Aydalot
1905–1996 (age 91)
Auteuil Cemetery
Maurice Aydalot upheld the rule of law with steady wisdom throughout his judicial career.
José Noguero
1905–1993 (age 88)
Chartreuse Cemetery
Spanish actor whose career spanned much of the twentieth century.
Serge Lapébie
1948–1991 (age 43)
Chartreuse Cemetery
Serge Lapébie lived for the challenge of the road and inspired fellow cyclists with his determination.
Lydie Bastien
1922–1994 (age 72)
Cimetière parisien de Thiais
French writer whose literary work contributed to twentieth-century French letters.
Élisabeth Barbier
1911–1996 (age 85)
Cimetière protestant de Nîmes
Élisabeth Barbier enriched French letters with finely observed stories of love and moral courage.
François Méjan
1908–1993 (age 85)
Cimetière protestant de Nîmes
French official dedicated to public service throughout his career.
Banine
1905–1992 (age 87)
Forensic institute of Paris
Banine's elegantly composed memoirs offered readers a bridge between East and West.
Dominique Vilar
1943–1995 (age 52)
Cimetière Marin, Sète
French actor known for his compelling performances in theater and cinema.
Maurice-Elie Sarthou
1911–1999 (age 88)
Cimetière Marin, Sète
Maurice-Elie Sarthou captured the Mediterranean light in paintings that celebrated the Languedoc coast.
Ilhamy Hussein Pacha
1903–1992 (age 89)
Cimetière du Château
Twentieth-century figure of note and community influence.
Paul-André Lequimme
1922–1994 (age 72)
Haubourdin cemetery
Paul-André Lequimme served his community with open-handed leadership and a belief in inclusive citizenship.
Étienne Hajdú
1907–1996 (age 89)
Cimetière parisien de Thiais
Étienne Hajdú (born István Hajdú; 12 August 1907 – 24 March 1996) was a Hungarian-born French sculptor of Jewish d...
Severo Sarduy
1937–1993 (age 56)
Cimetière parisien de Thiais
Severo Sarduy's daring prose and critical insight continue to challenge and delight readers of avant-garde literature.
Sady Rebbot
1935–1994 (age 59)
Cimetière parisien de Thiais
Sady Rebbot (27 April 1935 – 12 October 1994) was a French actor.
Sacha Pitoëff
1920–1990 (age 70)
Cimetière parisien de Thiais
Sacha Pitoëff brought electric intensity to both stage and screen, leaving audiences moved by his craft.
Pierre Nicolas
1921–1990 (age 69)
Cimetière de Pantin
French double-bassist whose musical talents contributed to twentieth-century French music.
Fred Nicole
1911–1997 (age 86)
Cimetière de Pantin
Fred Nicole pushed the frontiers of aviation with calm focus and a dedication to flight safety.
Charles Tillon
1897–1993 (age 96)
Rennes Eastern Cemetery
French politician whose career reflected dedication to public service and national principles.
Édouard Mahé
1905–1992 (age 87)
Rennes Eastern Cemetery
Édouard Mahé celebrated the Breton landscape through luminous canvases that remain beloved in Rennes.
André Fraigneau
1905–1991 (age 86)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
André Fraigneau was a French writer who contributed significantly to twentieth-century French literature.
Darling Légitimus
1907–1999 (age 92)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Mathilda Marie Berthilde Paruta (21 November 1907 – 7 December 1999), better known by her stage name Darling Légitimu...
Georges Charensol
1899–1995 (age 96)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Georges Charensol was a French journalist whose career significantly influenced twentieth-century French media and cultu...
Jacques Lalande
1927–1997 (age 70)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Jacques Lalande was a cherished actor whose performances resonated with sincerity.
Jacques Spacagna
1936–1990 (age 54)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Jacques Spacagna was a French poet whose distinctive voice enriched late twentieth-century French literature.
Jean Dideral
1906–1996 (age 90)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Jean Dideral was a writer whose work offered readers a thoughtful reflection on life.
Jean Poperen
1925–1997 (age 72)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Jean Poperen (9 January 1925, Angers – 23 August 1997) was a French politician.
Jo Privat
1919–1996 (age 77)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Jo Privat (15 April 1919 – 3 April 1996) was a French accordionist and composer.
Madeleine Castaing
1894–1992 (age 98)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Madeleine Castaing was a French actress whose career enriched twentieth-century French theater and cinema.
Maurice Joyeux
1910–1991 (age 81)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Maurice Joyeux (1910-1991) was a Parisian-born French anarchist writer and activist.
Maurice Toesca
1904–1998 (age 94)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Maurice Toesca (1904-1998) was a French writer and historian known for his works on French history and culture.
Muse Dalbray
1903–1998 (age 95)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Muse Dalbray was an actor cherished for her graceful performances.
Stéphane Grappelli
1908–1997 (age 89)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Stéphane Grappelli (French pronunciation: [stefan ɡʁapɛli]; 26 January 1908 – 1 December 1997) was a French jazz v...
Achille Zavatta
1915–1993 (age 78)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Achille Zavatta was a beloved clown whose performances brought joy to many.
Alwin Nikolais
1910–1993 (age 83)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Alwin Nikolais (1910-1993) was an American choreographer and composer who revolutionized modern dance with his abstract,...
Roman Cieślewicz
1930–1996 (age 66)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Roman Cieślewicz (13 January 1930 – 21 January 1996) was a Polish (naturalized French) graphic artist and photographe...
Lars Bo
1924–1999 (age 75)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Lars Bo (29 May 1924 in Kolding – 21 October 1999 in Paris) was a Danish artist and writer.
Jean-Luc Lagarce
1957–1995 (age 38)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Jean-Luc Lagarce (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ lyk laɡaʁs]; 14 February 1957 – 30 September 1995) was a French acto...
Georges Conchon
1925–1990 (age 65)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Georges Conchon was a French screenwriter whose work contributed significantly to twentieth-century French cinema.