Deaths in the 2000s

Thierry Aubin

1942–2009 (age 67)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Thierry Aubin was a French mathematician who made significant contributions to differential geometry and partial differe...

Pierre Restany

1930–2003 (age 73)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Pierre Restany was a French art critic and cultural philosopher who founded the Nouveau Réalisme movement in 1960.

Alphonse Boudard

1925–2000 (age 75)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Alphonse Boudard was a French novelist and screenwriter known for his colorful depictions of the Parisian underworld and...

Gilbert Trigano

1920–2001 (age 81)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Gilbert Trigano (1920–2001) was a businessperson whose innovation in hospitality created joyful travel experiences for...

Nicole Louvier

1933–2003 (age 70)

Montparnasse Cemetery

French writer and literary figure of twentieth-century Paris.

Gregory Masurovsky

1929–2009 (age 80)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Gregory Masurovsky (1929–2009) is remembered as an author who connected readers through thoughtful prose.

James Lord

1922–2009 (age 87)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Francisco Hidalgo

1929–2009 (age 80)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Francisco Hidalgo (1929–2009) is admired as a photographer who immortalized the gentle moments of daily life.

Daniel Arasse

1944–2003 (age 59)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Martine Broda

1947–2009 (age 62)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Étienne Roda-Gil

1941–2004 (age 63)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Alfred Cahen

1929–2000 (age 71)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Alfred Cahen (1929–2000) is honored for his dignified diplomatic service and commitment to fostering dialogue.

Jean-Pierre Rosnay

1926–2009 (age 83)

Montparnasse Cemetery

French poet whose work enriched twentieth-century French literature.

Jean-Denis Malclès

1912–2002 (age 90)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Jean-Denis Malclès (1912–2002) is celebrated as a poster artist whose bold visuals captured the public imagination.

Jean-Louis Nicot

1911–2004 (age 93)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Jean-Luc Aubert

1939–2008 (age 69)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Jean-Luc Aubert (1939–2008) is remembered as a judge whose integrity and wisdom strengthened the legal community.

Jean Noli

1928–2000 (age 72)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Ketty Schwartz

1937–2007 (age 70)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Ketty Schwartz (1937–2007) is honored for her compassionate service as a pharmacist.

Li Ogg

1928–2001 (age 73)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Historian whose scholarly work advanced historical knowledge and understanding.

Henry Massonnet

1922–2005 (age 83)

Nurieux-Volognat

Roger Godeau

1920–2000 (age 80)

Ris-Orangis

French track cyclist whose career contributed to the sport's development.

André Figueras

1924–2002 (age 78)

Le Barroux

André Figueras celebrated rural life and spiritual reflection in his novels.

Claude Laurens

1908–2003 (age 95)

Grosrouvre

French architect whose designs contributed to twentieth-century French architecture.

Henri Bourtayre

1915–2009 (age 94)

Vicq

Composer Henri Bourtayre wrote memorable melodies for French film and stage.

Jean-Marie Calmettes

1918–2007 (age 89)

Éguilles

French artist whose creative work enriched twentieth-century visual arts.

Huguette Galmiche

1920–2007 (age 87)

Viviers

Model Huguette Galmiche brought grace to Viviers' artistic circles.

Antoni Clavé

1913–2005 (age 92)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Philippe Muray

1945–2006 (age 61)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Albert Cossery

1913–2008 (age 95)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Georges Vedel

1910–2002 (age 92)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Yves Robert

1920–2002 (age 82)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Jean-Robert Ipoustéguy

1920–2006 (age 86)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Francis Girod

1944–2006 (age 62)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Daniel Wildenstein

1917–2001 (age 84)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Christophe Tarkos

1963–2004 (age 41)

Montparnasse Cemetery

French poet and experimental writer whose innovative work shaped contemporary literature.

Antoine de La Panouse

1914–2006 (age 92)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Businessperson Antoine de La Panouse fostered innovation through his ventures and patronage.

Armand Mestral

1917–2000 (age 83)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Bernard Mandeville

1921–2000 (age 79)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Painter Bernard Mandeville captured contemplative Montparnasse scenes with luminous brushwork.

Cícero Dias

1907–2003 (age 96)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Brazilian painter whose modernist work enriched twentieth-century visual arts.

Daniel Singer

1926–2000 (age 74)

Montparnasse Cemetery

David Malkin

1910–2002 (age 92)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Painter whose work contributed to twentieth-century visual arts.

Edgard Naccache

1917–2006 (age 89)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Painter Edgard Naccache explored the interplay of light and history in his canvases.

Edson Elias

1947–2008 (age 61)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Farrokh Ghaffari

1921–2006 (age 85)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Francine Weisweiller

1916–2003 (age 87)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Léon Schwartzenberg

1923–2003 (age 80)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Physician Léon Schwartzenberg championed patient rights and medical ethics.

Marie-France Stirbois

1944–2006 (age 62)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Maurice Kriegel-Valrimont

1914–2006 (age 92)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Max Pécas

1925–2003 (age 78)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Michel Berny

1945–2006 (age 61)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Screenwriter Michel Berny shaped compelling dialogues for French cinema.