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.
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.
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.
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Aldrich Ames, C.I.A. Turncoat Who Helped the Soviets, Dies at 84
As chief of the counterintelligence branch of the C.I.A.’s Soviet division, he had access to some of the nation’s deepest secrets. He had been serving a life sentence since 1994.
Michael Reagan, 80 Dies; President’s Son Fought for Right-Wing Causes
The son of Ronald Reagan and his first wife, Jane Wyman, he built on his father’s conservative legacy with a radio talk show and columns on right-wing sites like Newsmax.
Rosa von Praunheim, 83, Dies; Captured Gay Life in Germany on Film
His first feature-length movie, in 1971, was called his country’s “Stonewall moment,” for jump-starting a gay-rights movement. He became a leading voice of it.
Doug LaMalfa Is Dead: Republican Congressman From California Was 65
A Republican in the House since 2013, he portrayed himself as a voice for his constituents in his northeast district. His death narrowed his party’s slim majority in the chamber.
Bela Tarr, Titan of Slow-Moving Cinema, Dies at 70
The master Hungarian filmmaker’s movies included “Satantango” and “Werckmeister Harmonies.”
Eva Schloss, Anne Frank’s Stepsister and Holocaust Survivor, Dies at 96
Freed from Auschwitz, she was silent about her ordeal for four decades. Then she decided to dedicate her life to educating people about the dangers of prejudice.
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