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Barry Tuckwell, French Horn Virtuoso, Is Dead at 88

He was widely considered to be the finest player of his era and was said to have “inspired every generation of horn player for the past 70 years.”

Claudine Auger, James Bond’s First French Co-Star, Dies at 78

“Thunderball” was her breakthrough, and she went on to appear in movies with Alain Delon and Giancarlo Giannini. But Hollywood stardom eluded her.

Albert Uderzo, 92, Co-Creator of French Comic Series Asterix, Dies

He teamed up with the writer René Goscinny to create the mustachioed Gaul, whose adventures have sold hundreds of millions of comic books worldwide.

Denise Duval, French Soprano and Poulenc Interpreter, Dies at 94

Ms. Duval, a foremost interpreter of Francis Poulenc’s works, was also known for her performances of compositions by other French masters.

They Died in the French and Indian War. Their Remains Await Reburial.

The bones of British soldiers and colonial militia were disinterred during a reconstruction of Fort William Henry nearly 70 years ago.

Michel Robin, Longtime French Character Actor, Dies at 90

Best known in the United States for his role in the 2001 film “Amélie,” he was a staple of the Comédie-Française theater company and a familiar supporting actor in dozens of movies.

Daniel Cordier, French Resistance Hero, Is Dead at 100

He parachuted into occupied France and became an assistant to the legendary Jean Moulin, though only later did he learn Moulin’s true identity.

Lulu Peyraud, a French Wine Matriarch, Dies at 102

Her family ran Domaine Tempier, a wine estate in Provence known for its Bandol reds and rosés. She ran the kitchen.

Pierre Troisgros, Renowned French Restaurateur, Dies at 92

He was part of a generation of influential, game-changing chefs at the forefront of nouvelle cuisine.

Christiane Eda-Pierre, Leading French Soprano, Dies at 88

Born in Martinique, Ms. Eda-Pierre was one of France’s first international Black opera stars.