Deaths in the 2010s

Christiane Beaujolin

1923–2015 (age 92)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Christiane Beaujolin (1923-2015) was a French person born in Versailles who lived for 92 years.

Jacqueline Gascuel

1925–2017 (age 92)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Jacqueline Gascuel was a librarian cherished for her dedication to sharing literature.

Marie-Claire Bourdieu

1936–2014 (age 78)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Marie-Claire Bourdieu (1936-2014) was the wife of renowned French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu, with whom she shares a to...

Ivan Avoscan

1928–2012 (age 84)

Cemetery of Croix-Rousse

Ivan Avoscan was a sculptor celebrated for his resonant works.

Louis Gateaud

1916–2011 (age 95)

Cemetery of Croix-Rousse

Louis Gateaud was a French military personnel whose career of service spanned much of the twentieth century.

Simone Prelle

1921–2012 (age 91)

Cimetière de Loyasse

Simone Prelle was an activist devoted to uplifting others.

Charles Tolot

1924–2018 (age 94)

Cimetière de Loyasse

Charles Tolot was a French architect whose designs and innovations contributed to the architectural heritage of his time...

Jean-Marc Le Bihan

1953–2019 (age 66)

Cemetery of Croix-Rousse

Jean-Marc Le Bihan was a singer whose music left a lasting impression.

Christine Kaufmann

1945–2017 (age 72)

Eure

Sacha Briquet

1930–2010 (age 80)

Calvados

Sacha Briquet was an actor renowned for his compelling portrayals.

Geneviève Moll

1942–2011 (age 69)

Eure

Geneviève Moll was a French writer whose literary works enriched the landscape of contemporary French literature.

Jean-Pierre Bagot

1927–2016 (age 89)

Côtes-d'Armor

Jean-Pierre Bagot was an actor treasured for his heartfelt roles.

Lucien Guichon

1932–2012 (age 80)

Ain

Lucien Guichon was a French politician whose career of public service reflected his commitment to his community.

Roger Gicquel

1933–2010 (age 77)

Côtes-d'Armor

Émile Blanc

1932–2014 (age 82)

Aude

Émile Blanc was a French military engineer whose technical innovations advanced military capabilities and infrastructur...

Raymond Jouart

1928–2013 (age 85)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Raymond Jouart (1928-2013) was a French individual born in Paris's 4th arrondissement and buried in the Grave of Jouart.

Etienne Morin

1914–2011 (age 97)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Etienne Morin was a French illustrator whose artistic work enriched the visual culture of his time.

Suzanne Merleau-Ponty

1914–2010 (age 96)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Suzanne Merleau-Ponty was a French psychologist and academic, sister of philosopher Maurice Merleau-Ponty.

Claire Pichaud

1935–2017 (age 82)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Claire Pichaud (1935-2017) was a French individual from Châlons-en-Champagne who was buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery.

Claire Faget

1920–2017 (age 97)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Claire Faget (1920-2017) was born in Rădăuți and spent her life in France before being buried at Père Lachaise Cemet...

Svetlana Manen

1934–2010 (age 76)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Svetlana Manen (1934-2010) was a Parisian from the 15th arrondissement who was interred at Père Lachaise Cemetery.

Albéric Vaillant

1915–2011 (age 96)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Albéric Vaillant (1915-2011) was a French individual from Paris's 5th arrondissement who was buried at Père Lachaise C...

Emmanuel de Casteja

1916–2012 (age 96)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Emmanuel de Casteja (1916-2012) was a Parisian from the 8th arrondissement who was laid to rest at Père Lachaise Cemete...

Michel Serres

1930–2019 (age 89)

Agen

Michel Serres (; French: [miʃɛl sɛʁ]; 1 September 1930 – 1 June 2019) was a French philosopher, and historian of s...

Jacques-Gérard Cornu

1925–2011 (age 86)

Montpellier

Jacques-Gérard Cornu was a thoughtful film director whose calm leadership allowed art to flourish on screen.

Jean-Marcel Jeanneney

1910–2010 (age 100)

Haute-Saône

Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu

1949–2010 (age 61)

Hauts-de-Seine

Manitas de Plata

1921–2014 (age 93)

Hérault

Pierre Maguelon

1933–2010 (age 77)

Hérault

Pierre Maguelon was an actor known for his sincere performances and generous presence both on and off the stage.

François Michelin

1926–2015 (age 89)

Puy-de-Dôme

Gérard Lanvin

1923–2018 (age 95)

Brazey-en-Plaine

Gérard Lanvin was a devoted sculptor who shaped forms with patience and lyrical grace.

Gérard Saumade

1926–2012 (age 86)

Hérault

Gérard Saumade was a French politician whose career in public service served his community in Hérault.

Denis Vasse

1933–2018 (age 85)

Francheville

Denis Vasse was a physician whose compassionate care left an enduring imprint on the hearts he touched.

Arpik Missakian

1926–2015 (age 89)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Jacques Bardou

1916–2010 (age 94)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Jacques Bardou was a French person who lived through much of the 20th century in Paris.

John Brigante

1924–2013 (age 89)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

John Brigante (1924-2013) was an American from Buffalo who was buried in France in the Grave of Brigante.

Sylvie Durepaire-Fournier

1946–2010 (age 64)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Sylvie Durepaire-Fournier was a television director who believed in the power of narrative to connect people.

Władysław Tkacz

1932–2010 (age 78)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Władysław Tkacz (1932-2010) was a Polish-born individual from Trzcianiec who settled and was buried in France.

Robert Schwarz

1950–2018 (age 68)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Robert Schwarz was an artist whose thoughtful explorations inspired curiosity and reflection.

Patrice Quéréel

1946–2015 (age 69)

Seine-Maritime

Patrice Quéréel was a French writer whose literary contributions engaged readers with thoughtful storytelling.

Philippe Poupeau

1938–2016 (age 78)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Philippe Poupeau (1938-2016) was a French person from Orléans.

Michiko Ishigami-Iagolnitzer

1935–2016 (age 81)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Michiko Ishigami-Iagolnitzer (1935-2016) was a Japanese-born individual from Tokyo who was buried at the Grave of Iagoln...

Nathalie Lauraine-Boulyguina

1975–2015 (age 40)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Nathalie Lauraine-Boulyguina was a Moscow-born individual who lived from 1975 to 2015 and was buried in France.

Lucy Lelong

1982–2016 (age 34)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Lucy Lelong bridged languages with thoughtful and meticulous translation.

André Gintzburger

1923–2013 (age 90)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

French playwright whose dramatic works enriched twentieth-century French theatre.

Josette Naffah

1928–2016 (age 88)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Josette Naffah (1928-2016) was a French individual from Calais who was buried in France.

Alfréda Scarsetto

1930–2015 (age 85)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Alfréda Scarsetto (1930-2015) was a person born in Roubaix, France, who lived there for 85 years.

Sylviane Carpentier

1934–2017 (age 83)

Daours

Sylviane Carpentier brought elegance and warmth to the world of modeling.

Michel Fennetaux

1940–2014 (age 74)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Michel Fennetaux (1940-2014) was a French individual from Toulouse.

Émile August

1931–2014 (age 83)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Émile August was a Belgian-born individual from Liège who lived from 1931 to 2014 and was buried in France.