Deaths in the 2000s

Joseph Duval

1928–2009 (age 81)

Rouen Cathedral

Sim

1926–2009 (age 83)

Roquebrune-sur-Argens

Alain Bombard

1924–2005 (age 81)

Bandol

Marcel Jullian

1922–2004 (age 82)

Châteaurenard

Claude Santelli

1923–2001 (age 78)

Esches

François Béranger

1937–2003 (age 66)

Castelnau-le-Lez

Henri Doublier

1926–2004 (age 78)

Peyrins

Henri Doublier was a French actor active in twentieth-century theatre and cinema.

Jacques Crozemarie

1925–2006 (age 81)

Bandol

Jacques Crozemarie will be remembered for his kindness and devotion to the Bandol community.

Jacques Pernet

1911–2002 (age 91)

La Roche-Canillac

Jacques Pernet was French military personnel who served during the twentieth century.

Georges Rohner

1913–2000 (age 87)

Locquirec

Georges Rohner painted the Breton coast with reverence, inspiring fellow artists with his quiet vision.

Henri Lambert

1927–2003 (age 76)

Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines

Henri Lambert was a French television actor active in twentieth-century broadcasting.

Christian Dubois

1921–2005 (age 84)

Louvil

Christian Dubois led with principle and generosity, supporting his community through thoughtful enterprise.

Hubert Michon

1927–2004 (age 77)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Hubert Michon was a French physician who practiced medicine in twentieth-century France.

Marek Bieniewski

1935–2009 (age 74)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Marek Bieniewski was an architect who harmonized innovation with tradition in his enduring designs.

Javier Vilató y Ruiz

1921–2000 (age 79)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Javier Vilató y Ruiz was a Spanish engraver whose skilled work contributed significantly to twentieth-century printmaki...

Robert Ficheux

1898–2005 (age 107)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Robert Ficheux enriched geography with thoughtful scholarship and a commitment to education.

Anne Sarraute

1930–2008 (age 78)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Anne Sarraute was a French journalist whose career spanned decades of significant social and political change.

Raoul Rossi

1927–2006 (age 79)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Film director whose thoughtful storytelling left an indelible impression on colleagues and cinema lovers alike.

Ginette Doyen

1921–2002 (age 81)

Torteval-Quesnay

Ginette Doyen was a French pianist whose performances enriched the musical landscape of the twentieth century.

Yves Lapalu

1959–2001 (age 42)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Screenwriter whose thoughtful voice and encouragement of collaborators enriched the French film community.

Graziella Sautet

1922–2003 (age 81)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Graziella Sautet was a French woman of cultural significance who lived through much of the twentieth century.

Nicolas Wyrouboff

1915–2009 (age 94)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Military officer remembered for his calm leadership and principled dedication through challenging times.

Élisabeth Behr-Sigel

1907–2005 (age 98)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Élisabeth Behr-Sigel was a distinguished theologian whose scholarly work profoundly influenced twentieth-century religi...

Shungo Sekiguchi

1911–2002 (age 91)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Painter whose luminous works and thoughtful presence profoundly influenced the Montparnasse art community.

Gauthier Gallet

1971–2003 (age 32)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Gauthier Gallet was a French photographer whose artistic vision captured the world through his lens.

Alain Lesieutre

1931–2001 (age 70)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Art dealer whose integrity and warmth helped bridge artists and patrons in fruitful dialogue.

Daniel Louradour

1930–2007 (age 77)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Daniel Louradour was a French painter whose artistic vision and technical skill contributed significantly to twentieth-c...

Maria Papa Rostkowska

1923–2008 (age 85)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Artist whose tender yet bold vision kept memory alive in each expressive composition.

Fathollah Minbashian

1916–2007 (age 91)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Rodica Ionesco

1910–2004 (age 94)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Beloved Montparnasse presence known for kindness, companionship, and quiet strength.

Thérèse Amiouny

1934–2003 (age 69)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Thérèse Amiouny was a French painter whose artistic vision contributed to the vibrant cultural landscape of her era.

Colette Dreyfus-Brisac

1916–2006 (age 90)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Pediatrician celebrated for compassionate care and a steady hand in guiding families through illness.

Gabrielle Marquet

1922–2009 (age 87)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Gabrielle Marquet was a French writer whose literary works contributed to twentieth-century French letters.

Serge Ravanel

1920–2009 (age 89)

Montmartre Cemetery

Jean Vercoutter

1911–2000 (age 89)

Montmartre Cemetery

Jean Vercoutter (20 January 1911 – 16 July 2000) was a French Egyptologist.

Jean Rédélé

1922–2007 (age 85)

Montmartre Cemetery

Marcel Lachiver

1934–2008 (age 74)

Hardricourt

Marcel Lachiver was a distinguished French historian whose scholarly contributions deepened understanding of French hist...

Georgy Vasilchikov

1919–2008 (age 89)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Respected émigré figure remembered for preserving cultural memory and fostering community ties.

Lila Kedrova

1919–2000 (age 81)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Jean-Luc Lagardère

1928–2003 (age 75)

Pont-d'Ouilly

André Postel-Vinay

1911–2007 (age 96)

Parnes

André Postel-Vinay was a French official whose career spanned much of the twentieth century.

Jean-Marc Varaut

1933–2005 (age 72)

Nassandres

Jean-Loup Manoussi

1947–2004 (age 57)

Chamalières

Jean-Loup Manoussi was a French editor-in-chief known for his leadership in publishing.

Jacques Brizzio

1928–2004 (age 76)

Plouezoc'h

Designer whose elegant, thoughtful creations elevated everyday experiences with grace.

Paul Marchand

1961–2009 (age 48)

Montmartre Cemetery

Paul Marchand was a French writer whose literary works contributed to contemporary French culture.

Philippe Castelli

1925–2006 (age 81)

Montmartre Cemetery

Pierre Guidoni

1941–2000 (age 59)

Montmartre Cemetery

Pierre Guidoni was a French politician dedicated to public service and legislative work.

Robert Rollis

1921–2007 (age 86)

Montmartre Cemetery

Serge Lebovici

1915–2000 (age 85)

Montmartre Cemetery

Vincent de Swarte

1963–2006 (age 43)

Montmartre Cemetery