Deaths in the 2000s

Jacques Seiler

1928–2004 (age 76)

Châteauneuf-Val-de-Bargis

Jacques Seiler was a French actor whose performances contributed to French theatre and cinema.

Marc Blancpain

1909–2001 (age 92)

Le Nouvion-en-Thiérache

Marc Blancpain captured the quiet strength of rural life through his attentive storytelling.

Lennart Green

1913–2007 (age 94)

Le Vieux-Marché

Lennart Green was a photographer whose work documented the twentieth century.

Roger Lavenir

1919–2005 (age 86)

Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume

Roger Lavenir embodied steadfast service and quiet leadership as a devoted soldier.

Pierre de Boissonneaux de Chevigny

1914–2001 (age 87)

Colmey

Pierre de Boissonneaux de Chevigny was a French politician who served in public office.

Maurice Druon

1918–2009 (age 91)

Les Artigues-de-Lussac

Gilles Thibaut

1927–2000 (age 73)

La Hauteville

French songwriter Gilles Thibaut (1927–2000) made notable contributions to mid-20th century French music.

Béatrice Saubin

1959–2007 (age 48)

Villemoyenne

Marie-Louise Goüin

1908–2008 (age 100)

Souday

Marie-Louise Goüin (1908–2008) lived a remarkable century of life in France.

Maurice Jacob

1909–2003 (age 94)

Châteaudouble

Maurice Jacob inspired students over decades with calm wisdom and a passion for education.

Bertrand de Margerie

1923–2003 (age 80)

Vaugirard Cemetery

Catholic priest Bertrand de Margerie (1923–2003) devoted his life to religious ministry and pastoral care.

Christian Vebel

1911–2002 (age 91)

Vaugirard Cemetery

Christian Vebel delighted audiences with affectionate, witty chansons rooted in Parisian life.

Garcimore

1940–2000 (age 60)

Le Gué-de-Longroi

French magician Garcimore (1940–2000) delighted audiences with his performances and illusionist talents.

Jacques Friedmann

1932–2009 (age 77)

Vaugirard Cemetery

Jacques Friedmann combined keen business insight with a generous commitment to his community.

Olivier Proust

1948–2003 (age 55)

Montmartre Cemetery

French film actor Olivier Proust (1948–2003) appeared in various cinema productions throughout his career.

Jacques Chaban-Delmas

1915–2000 (age 85)

Ascain

Maurice Papon

1910–2007 (age 97)

Gretz-Armainvilliers

Pierre Moinot

1920–2007 (age 87)

Salernes

Jacques Bugnicourt

1930–2002 (age 72)

Warsy

French politician Jacques Bugnicourt (1930–2002) served his community through political office and civic engagement.

Jacques Delord

1928–2006 (age 78)

Saint-Aignan-sur-Cher

Jacques Delord brought heartfelt sincerity to both stage and screen.

Jacques Tournant

1909–2005 (age 96)

Saint-Fons

French architect Jacques Tournant (1909–2005) designed buildings that shaped the 20th-century built environment.

Jacques Dufilho

1914–2005 (age 91)

Ponsampère

Claudine Hardy

1907–2005 (age 98)

Ornézan

Claudine Hardy (1907–2005) lived a long life spanning nearly a century of French history.

Michel Jobert

1921–2002 (age 81)

La Ferté-Vidame

Jean-Claude Brialy

1933–2007 (age 74)

Montmartre Cemetery

French screenwriter Jean-Claude Brialy (1933–2007) contributed to cinema through his creative scripts and dramatic wor...

Undine Gruenter

1952–2002 (age 50)

Montmartre Cemetery

Undine Gruenter offered readers comfort through sensitive and lyrical writing.

Claude Simon

1913–2005 (age 92)

Montmartre Cemetery

Jacques François

1920–2003 (age 83)

Montmartre Cemetery

Pierre Vidal-Naquet

1930–2006 (age 76)

Fayence

Jo Dona

1925–2003 (age 78)

Bois-Normand-près-Lyre

Jo Dona uplifted listeners with heartfelt performances that celebrated the unity of music.

Humbert Balsan

1954–2005 (age 51)

Montmartre Cemetery

Tibor Csernus

1927–2007 (age 80)

Montmartre Cemetery

Tibor Csernus was a devoted graphic designer whose work captured the spirit of Montmartre.

Carole Fredericks

1952–2001 (age 49)

Montmartre Cemetery

Marc Camoletti

1923–2003 (age 80)

Montmartre Cemetery

Louise Boitard

1907–2001 (age 94)

Frénouville

Jean-Daniel Cadinot

1944–2008 (age 64)

Montmartre Cemetery

Claude Autant-Lara

1901–2000 (age 99)

Montmartre Cemetery

Eddy Marnay

1920–2003 (age 83)

Montmartre Cemetery

François Saint-Macary

1936–2007 (age 71)

Rennes Cathedral

Catholic priest François Saint-Macary (1936–2007) dedicated his life to religious ministry and pastoral care.

Raymonde Boisy

1913–2001 (age 88)

Gargas

Raymonde Boisy was a painter who translated light and color into evocative scenes.

Pierre Poujade

1920–2003 (age 83)

La Bastide-l'Évêque

Roland Lesaffre

1927–2009 (age 82)

Saint Vincent Cemetery

Pascale de Boysson

1922–2002 (age 80)

Coux-et-Bigaroque

Lazare Pytkowicz

1928–2004 (age 76)

Saint Vincent Cemetery

Lazare Pytkowicz was a courageous Resistance fighter who defended liberty.

Pierre Berès

1913–2008 (age 95)

Passy Cemetery

Jean-Philippe Lauer

1902–2001 (age 99)

Passy Cemetery

Jacques Goddet

1905–2000 (age 95)

Passy Cemetery

André Gillois

1902–2004 (age 102)

Passy Cemetery

Pierre-Christian Taittinger

1926–2009 (age 83)

Passy Cemetery

Pierre-Christian Taittinger (1926-2009) was a Parisian from the prominent Taittinger champagne family.

Jean-Yves Daniel-Lesur

1908–2002 (age 94)

Passy Cemetery