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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.

Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, 94, Is Dead; Struggled to Transform France

As a conservative president, he sought to make government more responsive to the people but was thwarted by an economic slowdown, demographic shifts and an imperious bearing. He died of Covid-19.

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.

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.”