Deaths in the 2020s

Adama Niane

1966–2023 (age 57)

Cimetière de Pantin

Adama Niane was a French-Senegalese actor whose performing career extended from 1966 to 2023.

Hélène Roussel

1932–2022 (age 90)

Cimetière de Pantin

Hélène Roussel, stage name of Yvonne Louise Gabrielle Roussel, (2 September 1932 – 5 December 2022) was a French act...

Onelio Vignando

1941–2021 (age 80)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

Onelio Vignando was a Paris jeweler whose gentle expertise made each commission a celebration.

Philippe Clair

1930–2020 (age 90)

Cimetière de Pantin

Prosper Charles Bensoussan professionally known as Philippe Clair (14 September 1930 – 28 November 2020) was a Morocca...

Robert Castel

1933–2020 (age 87)

Cimetière de Pantin

Robert Castel was a French actor whose performances contributed to French cinema and theater.

Jacques Leibowitch

1942–2020 (age 78)

Cimetière de Pantin

Jacques Leibowitch (1 August 1942 – 4 March 2020) was a French medical doctor and clinical researcher known for his co...

Olivier Lapierre

1940–2022 (age 82)

Cimetière protestant de Nîmes

French politician dedicated to public service and community representation.

Georges Pincemaille

1921–2023 (age 102)

Cimetière protestant de Nîmes

Georges Pincemaille was a beloved presence whose calm support steadied his community for decades.

Denyse Jallatte

1926–2022 (age 96)

Cimetière protestant de Nîmes

French woman who lived from 1926 to 2022.

Amīn Abū Ḥaṣīrah

1950–2025 (age 75)

Cimetière parisien de Thiais

Amīn Abū Ḥaṣīrah was a diplomat whose calm leadership fostered dialogue between peoples.

ʻImād Shīḥah

1954–2022 (age 68)

Cimetière parisien de Thiais

Arabic writer whose literary contributions enriched contemporary letters.

Marion Game

1938–2023 (age 85)

Louveciennes Cemetery

Marion Game (31 July 1938 – 23 March 2023) was a Moroccan-born French actress.

Philippe Alexandre

1932–2022 (age 90)

Le Touquet-Paris Plage Communal Cemetery

Philippe Alexandre (14 March 1932 – 31 October 2022) was a French journalist and writer.

Guy Dubois

1938–2024 (age 86)

Burbure Communal Cemetery

French writer whose literary works enriched contemporary culture.

Hugues Gall

1940–2024 (age 84)

Giverny Churchyard

Hugues Randolph Gall (French pronunciation: [yg gal]; 18 March 1940 – 25 May 2024) was a French opera manager who was ...

Éric Vu-An

1964–2024 (age 60)

Giverny Churchyard

Éric Binh Vu-An (3 January 1964 – 8 June 2024) was a French dancer, choreographer, and actor.

François Debré

1942–2020 (age 78)

Amboise Cemetery

François Debré (3 April 1942 – 14 September 2020) was a French writer and journalist.

Yves Gérard

1932–2020 (age 88)

Cimetière de la Villette

Yves Gérard was a French musicologist who made significant contributions to musical scholarship.

Charles Pégulu de Rovin

1925–2021 (age 96)

Cimetière de la Villette

Charles Pégulu de Rovin will be remembered for his steadfast courage in the Resistance.

Claude Dhinnin

1934–2025 (age 91)

Cimetière de l'Est

Claude Dhinnin (11 September 1934 – 14 March 2025) was a French politician of the Rally for the Republic (RPR).

Denise Cacheux

1932–2023 (age 91)

Cimetière de l'Est

Denise Jeanne Henriette Cacheux (née Habigand; 18 March 1932 – 12 December 2023) was a French politician of the Socia...

Jérôme Bonduelle

1969–2020 (age 51)

Cimetière de l'Est

Jérôme Bonduelle is remembered for his calm leadership and thoughtful stewardship.

Bruno Bonduelle

1933–2022 (age 89)

Cimetière de l'Est

Bruno Bonduelle was a French business executive known for his leadership.

Alain Delon

1935–2024 (age 89)

château de la Brûlerie

Alain Fabien Maurice Marcel Delon (French: [alɛ̃ dəlɔ̃]; 8 November 1935 – 18 August 2024) was a French actor, fi...

Henri de Grandmaison

1933–2020 (age 87)

Machecoul-Saint-Même

Henri de Grandmaison was a French writer and literary figure.

Coco Hotahota

1941–2020 (age 79)

Uranie Cemetery

Coco Hotahota (1 January 1941 — 8 March 2020) was a French Polynesian dancer and choreographer who founded the Temaeva...

René Malmezac

1931–2021 (age 90)

Uranie Cemetery

René Malmezac was a French president known for his institutional leadership.

Dominique Régeard

1965–2024 (age 59)

cimetière de Boismoreau

Dominique Régeard served the public with thoughtful dialogue and a listening ear.

Gabriel de Broglie

1931–2025 (age 94)

Église Notre-Dame de Bois-Héroult

Gabriel-Marie-Joseph-Anselme de Broglie-Revel (21 April 1931 – 8 January 2025) was a French historian and politician.

Pierre Pavec

1926–2021 (age 95)

Cimetière de Calmont

Pierre Pavec is remembered for his meticulous engineering and commitment to safety.

Yolande Theule-Bacquet

1925–2023 (age 98)

Sete (Le Py) Cemetery

Yolande Theule-Bacquet is remembered for her brave service in the Resistance.

Cyrille Cahen

1932–2021 (age 89)

Cimetière de l'ouest

French physician dedicated to medical practice and patient care throughout his professional career.

Marcel Amont

1929–2023 (age 94)

Saint-Cloud cemetery

Marcel Amont (French pronunciation: [maʁsɛl amɔ̃]; born Marcel Jean-Pierre Balthazar Miramon, [maʁsɛl ʒɑ̃ pjɛ�...

Michel Robin

1930–2020 (age 90)

Cimetière de l'Est

Michel Robin (13 November 1930 – 18 November 2020) was a French film, stage, and television actor.

Claude Frantzen

1937–2022 (age 85)

Saint-Cloud cemetery

Claude Frantzen was a devoted official whose steady leadership touched generations in Saint-Cloud.

Louis Blanc

1924–2021 (age 97)

cemetery of Niévroz

Louis Blanc was a courageous French resistance fighter whose bravery inspired future generations.

François-Jean Santoni

1928–2020 (age 92)

cemetery of Montluel

François-Jean Santoni was a visionary sports executive who nurtured athletic life around Montluel.

François Moulinier

1938–2023 (age 85)

Aimargues Cemetery

French political activist dedicated to social and political causes throughout his life.

Max Ravel

1935–2021 (age 86)

Aimargues Cemetery

Max Ravel was a cherished Aimargues resident whose generous spirit enriched the town.

Daniel Nodon

d. 2025

Aimargues Cemetery

Daniel Nodon was a valued community member remembered fondly by those who knew him.

Aurélie Normand

1986–2023 (age 37)

Aimargues Cemetery

Aurélie Normand was a luminous painter whose vibrant works celebrated Aimargues and beyond.

Jean-Daniel Flaysakier

1951–2021 (age 70)

Cimetière de La Salle

Jean-Daniel Flaysakier, born Jean-Daniel Flajszakier (23 September 1951 – 7 October 2021) was a French doctor and jour...

Aimé Buiret

1947–2023 (age 76)

cemetery of Saint-Martin-du-Mont

Aimé Buiret was a skilled rugby union player whose contributions to the sport were widely respected.

Francis Mer

1939–2023 (age 84)

Cimetière de Bourg-la-Reine

Francis Mer (25 May 1939 – 1 November 2023) was a French businessman, industrialist and politician.

Jacques Julliard

1933–2023 (age 90)

Cimetière de Bourg-la-Reine

Jacques Julliard (4 March 1933 – 8 September 2023) was a French historian, columnist and essayist, and a union leader.

Michel Pinçon

1942–2022 (age 80)

Cimetière de Bourg-la-Reine

Michel Pinçon (18 May 1942 – 26 September 2022) was a French sociologist.

Jean Madelain

1924–2023 (age 99)

cemetery Saint-Clair

Jean Madelain (9 January 1924 – 17 May 2023) was a French politician of the Centre of Social Democrats (CDS).

André Molin

1941–2020 (age 79)

Cimetière de Villers-Campeau

André Molin was a committed politician who dedicated his career to serving his community.

Guy Prieur

1941–2022 (age 81)

Cemetery of Saint-Gondon

Guy Prieur is remembered as a patient and generous school teacher who nurtured the Saint-Gondon community.

Nicolas Mazier

1991–2023 (age 32)

Cimetière de Dole

Nicolas Mazier was a dedicated soldier who served his country with courage and honor.