Obituaries Related to "French" from New York Times Archive
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.
Gisèle Halimi, Influential French Lawyer and Feminist, Dies at 93
Her cases were often precedent-setting and helped shift French laws and attitudes about abortion and women’s rights.
Zizi Jeanmaire, French Star of Ballet, Cabaret and Film, Dies at 96
She was celebrated for her artistic range, androgynous sexiness and husky-voiced charm.
Marc Fumaroli, Defender of French Culture, Is Dead at 88
A leading historian, he wrote and taught in defense of the French language and its heritage and against “globish English.”
Marie Laforêt, French Actress and Singer, Is Dead at 80
Known as “the girl with the golden eyes,” she was seen in dozens of feature films and on television and sold more than 35 million records.
Trevoux, French Driver, Wins First Lap of Pan-American Auto Race; TWO MEXICANS DIE AFTER CRASH, FIRE Accident Fatal to Menocal, Gonzales Is One of Six in 329-Mile Auto Test
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Dorothy Cann Hamilton, Founder of French Culinary Institute, Dies in Crash at 67
Ms. Hamilton, a big influence on New York chefs, was driving in Nova Scotia, where she had a home.
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Michael Madsen, Actor Known for ‘Reservoir Dogs’ and ‘Kill Bill,’ Dies at 67
He had the air of a timeless Hollywood bad guy who seemed to have stepped out of a 1940s film noir. “I’m a bit of a throwback to the days of black-and-white movies,” he said.
Mark Brokaw, Theater Director Known for Slight-of-Set Magic, Dies at 66
On and off Broadway, he worked with rising talents like Kenneth Lonergan and Paula Vogel, combining complex storytelling with the simplest possible productions.
Sandy Gall, War Correspondent Without Swagger, Dies at 97
For nearly 50 years, he was ubiquitous on British television — first as a reporter and then as an imperturbable presenter on Independent Television’s “News at Ten.”
Patricia Peterson, Innovative Fashion Editor at The Times, Dies at 99
She oversaw fashion coverage beginning in 1957, when hemlines made headlines. She later made groundbreaking ads for Henri Bendel with her photographer husband, Gösta Peterson.
Alex Delvecchio, Hockey Hall of Famer With Red Wings, Dies at 93
A center who skated alongside Gordie Howe on the team’s famed “Production Line,” he helped win three Stanley Cups and stood out for his clean play over 24 years in Detroit.
David Mabuza, Former Deputy President of South Africa, Dies at 64
Hailing from a small, rural province, Mr. Mabuza had a remarkable rise to national power. But much of it came crashing down amid corruption allegations.
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