Deaths in the 2000s

Jacques Laurent

1919–2000 (age 81)

Cimetière ancien d'Asnières-sur-Seine

Jacques Laurent or Jacques Laurent-Cély (5 January 1919 – 29 December 2000) was a French writer and journalist.

Jean Lescure

1912–2005 (age 93)

Cimetière ancien d'Asnières-sur-Seine

Jean Lescure shaped film narratives with depth and thoughtful insight.

Paul Ricœur

1913–2005 (age 92)

cimetière nouveau de Châtenay-Malabry

Jacques Deray

1929–2003 (age 74)

Cemetery of Garches

Théodore Monod

1902–2000 (age 98)

Cemetery of Châtillon

Théodore André Monod (9 April 1902 – 22 November 2000) was a French naturalist, humanist, scholar and explorer.

Brigitte Sabouraud

1922–2002 (age 80)

Cimetière de Chaville

Brigitte Sabouraud's intimate songwriting left a lasting echo on French chanson.

Jean-Michel Mension

1934–2006 (age 72)

Cimetière sud de Clichy

Marcelle Tassencourt

1914–2001 (age 87)

Cemetery of Marnes-la-Coquette

Pierre Guillaume

1925–2002 (age 77)

Cimetière des Bulvis

Pierre Schwed

1923–2006 (age 83)

Cemetery of Marnes-la-Coquette

Pierre Schwed translated complex global currents into lucid counsel for scholars and leaders alike.

Gérard Gefen

1934–2003 (age 69)

cimetière de Ville-d'Avray

Mario Moro

1918–2002 (age 84)

Cimetière nord de Clichy

Mario Moro's resonant tenor carried tales of hope to theater and radio audiences.

Jean Yanne

1933–2003 (age 70)

Cemetery of Les Lilas

Daniel Gélin

1921–2002 (age 81)

Cemetery of Rocabey

Tony Bario

1953–2007 (age 54)

Cemetery of Le Pré-Saint-Gervais

Circus performer Tony Bario (1953–2007) delighted audiences with his exceptional talents.

Jean-Paul Pieddeloup

1921–2009 (age 88)

Cemetery of Joinville-le-Pont

Alain Poiré

1917–2000 (age 83)

Cemetery of Jouars

Alain Poiré (13 February 1917 – 14 January 2000) was a French film producer and screenwriter.

Michel Roux

1929–2007 (age 78)

cemetery of Colombes

René Gagès

1921–2008 (age 87)

nouveau cimetière de la Croix-Rousse

French architect René Gagès (1921–2008) designed influential structures throughout his career.

Félix Rollet

1905–2009 (age 104)

Cemetery of Fontaines-Saint-Martin

Félix Rollet devoted a lifetime to measured public service in his community.

Lucien Anchierri

1911–2002 (age 91)

cemetery of Celliers

French photographer Lucien Anchierri (1911–2002) documented his era through his artistic vision.

Maurice Baquet

1911–2005 (age 94)

cemetery of Beauregard

Jacques Morel

1922–2008 (age 86)

Cemetery of Villeneuve-Saint-Georges

Alain Vanzo

1928–2002 (age 74)

Cemetery of Le Kremlin-Bicêtre

Jean Keraudy

1920–2001 (age 81)

Cemetery of Maisons-Alfort

Rouben Melik

1921–2007 (age 86)

Cemetery of L'Haÿ-les-Roses

Virgile Emmanuel Farine

1914–2001 (age 87)

former cemetery of Ars-sur-Formans

Catholic priest Virgile Emmanuel Farine (1914–2001) devoted his life to spiritual service.

Macha Béranger

1941–2009 (age 68)

cimetière de Groisy

Macha Béranger's luminous performances and steady voice enriched French screen and stage.

André Caza

1911–2003 (age 92)

cimetière de Saint-Paul-en-Chablais

André Caza was a French coach whose career spanned much of the 20th century.

Frédéric Berthet

1954–2003 (age 49)

Cemetery of Oullins

Frédéric Berthet's elegant prose continues to invite readers into sharp, thoughtful corners.

François-Xavier Lalanne

1927–2008 (age 81)

cimetière d'Ury

François-Xavier Lalanne was a French painter known for his contributions to modern art.

Jacques Massu

1908–2002 (age 94)

Cimetière de Conflans-sur-Loing

Étienne Rebaudengo

1924–2004 (age 80)

Tardais

Étienne Rebaudengo was a French playwright whose works enriched the theatrical tradition.

Charles Mérieux

1907–2001 (age 94)

cimetière de Marcy-l'Étoile

Christine Gouze-Rénal

1914–2002 (age 88)

cimetière de Cluny

Jean-François Bizot

1944–2007 (age 63)

cimetière de Bully

Jean Champion

1914–2001 (age 87)

cimetière de Gergy

Pierre Molaine

1906–2000 (age 94)

cimetière de Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon

Pierre Molaine was a storyteller who chronicled provincial life with nuance.

Yo Savy

1911–2003 (age 92)

Cimetière ancien de Charenton-le-Pont

Yo Savy was a French painter active throughout much of the 20th century.

Louis Bréchard

1904–2000 (age 96)

Cimetière de Chamelet

Louis Bréchard's steady stewardship shaped the civic life of his region.

Mireille Montangerand

1914–2003 (age 89)

Cimetière de Villars

Mireille Montangerand was a French painter whose career spanned most of the 20th century.

Jean Capiévic

1923–2002 (age 79)

cimetière de l'Égalité

Jean Capiévic championed democratic values and the well-being of his neighbors.

Jules Roy

1907–2000 (age 93)

Cemetery of Vézelay

Jules Roy (22 October 1907 – 15 June 2000) was a French writer.

Marcel Modave

1927–2005 (age 78)

cimetière de Férin

Marcel Modave's thoughtful leadership guided many public initiatives.

Artur Beyleryan

1925–2005 (age 80)

Sépulture des intellectuels arméniens

Artur Beyleryan was an Armenian historian whose scholarly work preserved important cultural narratives.

Guillaume Depardieu

1971–2008 (age 37)

cimetière de Bougival

Dany Bébel-Gisler

1935–2003 (age 68)

Cemetery of Pointe-à-Pitre

Jean-François André

1961–2003 (age 42)

Cemetery of Quintenas

Jean-François André is remembered for the considerate devotion he showed to friends and neighbors in the Quintenas com...

Jacques Derrida

1930–2004 (age 74)

Cemetery of Ris-Orangis

Henri Cartier-Bresson

1908–2004 (age 96)

Cimetière de Montjustin