Deaths in the 2000s

Mony Dalmès

1914–2006 (age 92)

Cimetière de Gentilly

Mony Dalmès was a French actor whose performances enriched French entertainment and dramatic arts.

Pierre Pflimlin

1907–2000 (age 93)

Cimetière Saint-Gall de Strasbourg

Jean-François Chiappe

1931–2001 (age 70)

Cemetery of Notre-Dame, Versailles

Jean-François Chiappe was a French journalist whose work contributed to French media and public discourse.

Pierre-Gilles de Gennes

1932–2007 (age 75)

Cimetière de Montrouge

Guy Grosso

1933–2001 (age 68)

Levallois-Perret Cemetery

André Tollet

1913–2001 (age 88)

Cimetière de Montrouge

Germaine Montero

1909–2000 (age 91)

Cimetière de Montrouge

Germaine Montero was a French actor whose exceptional performances enriched French theater and cinema.

Jean-Mario Bertschy

1911–2002 (age 91)

Cimetière de Montrouge

Jean-Mario Bertschy was an actor whose heartfelt portrayals left a lasting impression on audiences and peers alike.

Julien Rassam

1968–2002 (age 34)

cemetery of Montfort-l'Amaury

French screenwriter known for his work in cinema and television during the late 20th century.

Michel Lotito

1950–2006 (age 56)

Saint Roch Cemetery

Bruno Étienne

1937–2009 (age 72)

Saint-Pierre Cemetery

Marcel Petit

1926–2009 (age 83)

Saint-Pierre Cemetery

Marcel Petit was a sculptor whose tactile creations offered enduring beauty and insight.

Jacques Faizant

1918–2006 (age 88)

Cimetière Ancien de Rueil-Malmaison

Jean Meyer

1914–2003 (age 89)

Saint Germain-en-Laye Old Communal Cemetery

Jean Meyer crafted stories that mirrored the charm of his era.

Sophie Tatischeff

1946–2001 (age 55)

Saint Germain-en-Laye Old Communal Cemetery

Pierre Granier-Deferre

1927–2007 (age 80)

Auteuil Cemetery

Jacques Baratier

1918–2009 (age 91)

Auteuil Cemetery

Alain Griotteray

1922–2008 (age 86)

Auteuil Cemetery

Alain Griotteray championed thoughtful public service.

Alain Wisner

1923–2004 (age 81)

Cimetière de Bercy

Claude Paillat

1924–2001 (age 77)

Auteuil Cemetery

Guy Schoeller

1915–2001 (age 86)

Auteuil Cemetery

French publisher who made significant contributions to the French publishing industry.

René Sanson

1910–2004 (age 94)

Auteuil Cemetery

René Sanson served the law with steady wisdom and compassion.

Marcel Diebolt

1912–2002 (age 90)

Auteuil Cemetery

French official who dedicated his career to public administration and service.

Maurice Rapin

1927–2000 (age 73)

Cimetière de Bercy

Maurice Rapin painted an affection for daily life that endures in memory.

Suzanne Hiltermann-Souloumiac

1919–2001 (age 82)

monts du Vivarais

Cheikh El Hasnaoui

1910–2002 (age 92)

Cimetière de Saint-Pierre

Farhad Mehrad

1944–2002 (age 58)

Cimetière parisien de Thiais

Jean Donnedieu de Vabres

1918–2009 (age 91)

Cimetière protestant de Nîmes

Jean Donnedieu de Vabres upheld the duties of his office with integrity.

Loumia Hiridjee

1962–2008 (age 46)

Cimetière parisien de Thiais

Max Desrau

1918–2001 (age 83)

Cimetière parisien de Thiais

Max Desrau brought warmth and depth to every role he embraced.

Mourad Amarsy

1959–2008 (age 49)

Cimetière parisien de Thiais

French businessperson who made contributions to the French economy and commercial sector.

Pierre Torreilles

1921–2005 (age 84)

Cimetière protestant de Nîmes

Vincent-Mansour Monteil

1913–2005 (age 92)

Cimetière parisien de Thiais

French orientalist and scholar specializing in Middle Eastern and Islamic studies.

Cicerone Poghirc

1928–2009 (age 81)

Cimetière parisien de Thiais

Cicerone Poghirc chronicled lives with thoughtful care.

Jean Laugier

1924–2006 (age 82)

Cimetière parisien de Thiais

French actor who performed in cinema and theater throughout the 20th century.

Pierre Aguiton

1926–2004 (age 78)

cemetery of Terre Cabade

Pierre Aguiton dedicated himself to attentive political service.

Yves Bergougnan

1924–2006 (age 82)

cemetery of Terre Cabade

French rugby union player who contributed to the development of rugby in France.

Pierre Salies

1922–2002 (age 80)

cemetery of Terre Cabade

Pierre Salies preserved cultural treasures with heartfelt dedication.

Simone Gillot

1912–2008 (age 96)

Cemetery of Saint-Denis

French nurse whose career reflected dedication to healthcare and patient care.

Ghislaine Durand

d. 2008

Cemetery of Saint-Denis

Ghislaine Durand was a steady advocate for her community.

Gérard Debreu

1921–2004 (age 83)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

Régine Crespin

1927–2007 (age 80)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

Suzanne Flon

1918–2005 (age 87)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

Serge Adda

1948–2004 (age 56)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

Serge Adda (1948-2004) was a Tunisian-born French media executive who served as president of TV5 and championed French-l...

Isidore Isou

1925–2007 (age 82)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

Manuel Rosenthal

1904–2003 (age 99)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

Alain Riou

1953–2004 (age 51)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

French politician who dedicated his career to public service and governance.

Johnny Catherine

1970–2004 (age 34)

Saint-François

Johnny Catherine's tenacity in the ring and kindness outside it keep him in cherished memory.

Henri Colpi

1921–2006 (age 85)

Cimetière Marin, Sète

Gésip Légitimus

1930–2000 (age 70)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

Gésip Légitimus is remembered for the warmth he shared through each unforgettable performance.