Deaths in the 2020s

Olivier Soulier

1956–2023 (age 67)

Marcq-en-Barœul

Olivier Soulier was a dedicated physician from Marcq-en-Barœul.

Arielle Chopard

1957–2022 (age 65)

Sisteron

A devoted teacher whose gentle guidance shaped many young minds.

Jacques Dessange

1925–2020 (age 95)

Souesmes

Jacques Dessange was a legendary French hairdresser whose innovative styling techniques defined an era of Parisian elega...

Gérard Dréan

1934–2023 (age 89)

Jouy-en-Josas

Gérard Dréan was a devoted computer scientist whose work and mentorship strengthened France’s technological communit...

Philippe Jaccottet

1925–2021 (age 96)

Grignan

Philippe Jaccottet (French: [filip ʒakotɛ]; 30 June 1925 – 24 February 2021) was a Swiss Francophone poet and transl...

Henri Weber

1944–2020 (age 76)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Henri Weber (23 June 1944 – 26 April 2020) was a French politician and Member of the European Parliament for the north...

Jean Raspail

1925–2020 (age 95)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Jean Paul Raspail (French: [ʒɑ̃ ʁaspaj]; 5 July 1925 – 13 June 2020) was a French explorer, novelist and travel wr...

Jean-Jacques Becker

1928–2023 (age 95)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Jean-Jacques Becker (14 May 1928 – 10 July 2023) was a French historian.

Marc Meneau

1943–2020 (age 77)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Marc Meneau (16 March 1943 – 9 December 2020) was a French chef, who earned three stars from the Guide Michelin.

Anne Segalen

1937–2023 (age 86)

Huelgoat

Anne Segalen was a gifted French lyricist whose poetic words enriched the landscape of French music and song.

Pierre Philippe

1931–2021 (age 90)

Saint-Ouen Cemetery

Pierre Philippe was a skilled French screenwriter whose scripts contributed significantly to French cinema.

Alexandre Adler

1950–2023 (age 73)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Alexandre Adler (23 September 1950 – 18 July 2023) was a French historian, journalist and expert of contemporary geopo...

Alain Besançon

1932–2023 (age 91)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Alain Besançon (French pronunciation: [alɛ̃ bəzɑ̃sɔ̃]; 25 April 1932 – 9 July 2023) was a French historian.

Alain Goldmann

1931–2022 (age 91)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Alain Goldmann was a rabbi and compassionate leader whose service strengthened the bonds of his community.

Jean-Claude Perrot

1928–2021 (age 93)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Jean-Claude Perrot (8 March 1928 – 10 December 2021) was a French historian.

Léon Cligman

1920–2022 (age 102)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Léon Cligman was an industrialist remembered for his steady leadership and commitment to responsible growth.

André Béguin

1927–2021 (age 94)

Montparnasse Cemetery

André Béguin was a printer devoted to the art of publishing and the preservation of fine craftsmanship.

Georges Kiejman

1932–2023 (age 91)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Georges Kiejman was an accomplished French actor whose career significantly contributed to French theater and cinema.

Georges Pérol

1925–2024 (age 99)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Georges Pérol was a French politician whose career spanned much of the twentieth century.

Hermine de Clermont-Tonnerre

1966–2020 (age 54)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Princess Marie-Hermine Antoinette Hermine de Clermont-Tonnerre (3 February 1966 – 3 July 2020) was a French socialite,...

Jacqueline Caurat

1927–2021 (age 94)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Jacqueline Caurat (23 July 1927 – 22 May 2021) was a French television presenter and journalist.

Jean-Pierre Elkabbach

1937–2023 (age 86)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Jean-Pierre Elkabbach was a French news presenter whose career advanced broadcast journalism in France.

Edmond Kiraz

1923–2020 (age 97)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Edmond Kiraz, born Kirazian (25 August 1923 – 11 August 2020) was an Egyptian-born French-Armenian cartoonist, painter...

Ilse Garnier

1927–2020 (age 93)

Saisseval

Ilse Garnier was a writer whose lyrical stories gave voice to the resilience of ordinary lives.

Guy-Rachel Grataloup

1935–2022 (age 87)

Chevreuse

Guy-Rachel Grataloup was a painter known for his sensitive portrayals of landscape and human emotion.

Jean-Marc Vaillant

1935–2024 (age 89)

Frigolet Abbey

Jean-Marc Vaillant was a French religious figure dedicated to spiritual service and community.

Louis-Charles Bary

1926–2023 (age 97)

Neuilly-sur-Seine Old Communal Cemetery

Louis-Charles Bary (16 September 1926 – 31 January 2023) was a French trade unionist and politician.

Juliette Gréco

1927–2020 (age 93)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Juliette Gréco (French: [ʒyljɛt ɡʁeko]; 7 February 1927 – 23 September 2020) was a French singer and actress.

Xavier Soleil

d. 2023

Montparnasse Cemetery

Xavier Soleil was a valued member of his community.

Michel Crouzet

1928–2023 (age 95)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Michel Crouzet was a university teacher who inspired students with clarity and compassion.

Zizi Jeanmaire

1924–2020 (age 96)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Renée Marcelle "Zizi" Jeanmaire (29 April 1924 – 17 July 2020) was a French ballet dancer, actress and singer.

Aliette Raspail

1929–2022 (age 93)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Aliette Raspail was a distinguished photographer whose work enriched the visual arts.

Bernard Guillot

1950–2021 (age 71)

Treignat

Bernard Guillot was a photographer whose work illuminated the quiet grace of everyday life.

Roger Kasparian

1938–2024 (age 86)

Théoule-sur-Mer

Roger Kasparian was a skilled photographer whose work spanned decades of artistic achievement.

Nicolas Rubinstein

1964–2025 (age 61)

Carantec

Nicolas Rubinstein was a contemporary artist celebrated for his inventive and reflective work.

Gaston

1931–2025 (age 94)

Vaison-la-Romaine

Gaston was an esteemed conductor whose musical leadership enriched the cultural landscape.

Jane Birkin

1946–2023 (age 77)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Jane Mallory Birkin ( BUR-kin; 14 December 1946 – 16 July 2023) was an English-French actress, singer, and designer.

Michel David-Weill

1932–2022 (age 90)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Michel David-Weill (November 23, 1932 – June 16, 2022) was a French investment banker and chairman of Lazard and Euraz...

Hélène Carrère d'Encausse

1929–2023 (age 94)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Hélène Carrère d'Encausse (French pronunciation: [elɛn kaʁɛːʁ dɑ̃kos]; née Zourabichvili; 6 July 1929 – 5 A...

Caroline Cellier

1945–2020 (age 75)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Caroline Cellier (7 August 1945 – 15 December 2020) was a French actress.

Nicole Becarud

1933–2020 (age 87)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Nicole Becarud was a skilled engineer whose career was marked by technical achievement and innovation.

Raphaël Géminiani

1925–2024 (age 99)

Doranges

Raphaël Géminiani (12 June 1925 – 5 July 2024) was a French road bicycle racer.

André Fanton

1928–2025 (age 97)

Montparnasse Cemetery

André Fanton (French: [ɑ̃dʁe fɑ̃tɔ̃]; 31 March 1928 – 19 June 2025) was a French politician of the Union for t...

Catherine Laborde

1951–2025 (age 74)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Catherine Laborde (8 May 1951 – 28 January 2025) was a French weather presenter and author.

Claude Alphandéry

1922–2024 (age 102)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Claude Alphandéry (27 November 1922 – 25 March 2024) was a French Resistance member, banker and economist.

Claude Sarraute

1927–2023 (age 96)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Claude Élisabeth Sarraute (24 July 1927 – 20 June 2023) was a French writer and journalist and columnist for Le Monde...

Michel Jazy

1936–2024 (age 88)

Soorts-Hossegor

Michel Jazy (13 June 1936 – 1 February 2024) was a French middle-distance runner and long-distance runner.

Roger Fauroux

1926–2021 (age 95)

Les Moutiers-en-Cinglais

Roger Fauroux (21 November 1926 – 16 July 2021) was a French politician and civil servant who served as Minister of In...

Marie Fauroux

1928–2021 (age 93)

Les Moutiers-en-Cinglais

Marie Fauroux was a historian whose scholarly work advanced the understanding of French history.

Pierre Simonet

1921–2020 (age 99)

Montbrison-sur-Lez

Pierre Adrien Simonet (27 October 1921 – 5 November 2020) was a French militant and senior official.