Lafaucheuse 4,051 Posted March 13 not surprised but still shocked, I thought he would outlive another centenarian at least. Great period for our list, 4th centenarian to score. obit to come 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fantomasss 209 Posted March 13 On 23/02/2024 at 20:37, Fantomasss said: So who will be the next for you ? I would Say Philippe de Gaulle Omg I knew it ! My 7th hit personnal, this year is incredible for french names 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
La Tombe 354 Posted March 13 6 minutes ago, Fantomasss said: Omg I knew it ! My 7th hit personnal, this year is incredible for french names My 5th hit so far for me ! I predicted from the start of the year that 2024 would be a very good year for the French Deathlist, just by simply looking at all the nonagenarian and centenarian we choose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,611 Posted March 13 Another WWII figure gone. Off the top of the my head I can't think of anyone now who would have been known at the time. Still, others from the Allied forces who became subsequently well known like John Hemingway and John Cruickshank VC are still alive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,945 Posted March 13 Hugo Broch and Bud Anderson are pretty significant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
La Tombe 354 Posted March 13 12 minutes ago, Ulitzer95 said: Another WWII figure gone. Off the top of the my head I can't think of anyone now who would have been known at the time. Still, others from the Allied forces who became subsequently well known like John Hemingway and John Cruickshank VC are still alive. In notable French figures, you have Valerie André still alive : https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valérie_André 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,735 Posted March 13 24 minutes ago, Ulitzer95 said: Another WWII figure gone. Off the top of the my head I can't think of anyone now who would have been known at the time. Still, others from the Allied forces who became subsequently well known like John Hemingway and John Cruickshank VC are still alive. Surely some child actors (Terry Kilburn) and royal children / children of political/military leaders (not a great example, but Anita Bose-Pfaff) still living from that time? But not sure if there are any who were "famous". Virginia C. Claudon Allen should still be alive although I haven't read much about her, I have no idea if she was famous in any way at the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,051 Posted March 13 13 mars 2024 Hit n°6 Last Call for de Gaulle French admiral and son of Charles de Gaulle, Philippe de Gaulle has passed aged 102 to provide our french deathlist with another centenarian hit. Philippe was born in Paris in 1921, and discovered his vocation for the French navy very early on. In 1940, he joined the Forces Navales Françaises Libres right after his father's appeal of the 18th June and fought as a member of the Resistance during the war. After the conflict, he became a politician, following his father's example, being nominated councilor of Paris between 1983 and 2008 amongst other majors shadow missions. During all his life, he devoted himself to a highly prolific artistic practice and produced paintings, sculptures, illustrations, ceramics and even creating new designs for banknotes and coins, managing to exhibit his works in the most prestigious exhibitions of his time such as Le Salon d'Automne, Le Salon des Artistes Décorateurs and others. During his lifetime, his father always refused to honour him with military honours, suspecting it would be seen as nepotism. He thus dies without ever having been a Companion of the Liberation and without having received the Resistance Medal, in spite of his dedication to resistance during the conflict. He was selected this year at n°1 spot, being one of the most well-known oldest people on the list. His death marks the 6th point for our common list with 4 of them being centenarians. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,051 Posted March 13 Can’t find how to resize a picture if anyone can help… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,945 Posted March 13 Click twice (right mouse button) on it and change the number which appears. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,051 Posted March 13 3 minutes ago, drol said: Click twice (right mouse button) on it and change the number which appears. Yes that’s What I did but When I click on update it doesn’t change the size of the image in the text… weird Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,140 Posted March 13 4 hours ago, Lafaucheuse said: 13 mars 2024 Hit n°6 Works for me. He was a chip off the old block, wasn't he? (Meaning he resembled his father) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,395 Posted March 13 4 hours ago, Lafaucheuse said: Yes that’s What I did but When I click on update it doesn’t change the size of the image in the text… weird Yep, I’ve found this exact thing too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bestparolanto 47 Posted March 18 Hello la compagnie, I guess it's too late for my 2024 list... But I will try to share some obituaries, french or not. See you. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
La Tombe 354 Posted March 18 2 hours ago, Bestparolanto said: Hello la compagnie, I guess it's too late for my 2024 list... But I will try to share some obituaries, french or not. See you. Coucou good fellow ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
La Tombe 354 Posted March 18 2 hours ago, Bestparolanto said: Hello la compagnie, I guess it's too late for my 2024 list... But I will try to share some obituaries, french or not. See you. You can add one as me who joined the forum in early may last year and did a deathlist for 2023. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bestparolanto 47 Posted March 18 3 hours ago, La Tombe said: You can add one as me who joined the forum in early may last year and did a deathlist for 2023. Who, I just read your death list, and there's o lot I thought were already dead : Popeck, Jacques Balutin.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bestparolanto 47 Posted March 19 Here's my list... they are no dead yet of course (unless i missed a few)... I never thought it would be so hard to do it... I tried to mix a little but it's clear that there is a lack of women. 1. Robert Marcy (french voice on "Wacky Races", 1920), 2. Jacqueline Ferrière (actress, 1921), 3. André Chandernagor (politician, 1921), 4. Michel Klein (TV vet', 1921), 5. Edgar Morin (philosoph, 1921), 6. Roland Dumas (shoe lover,1922), 7. Jean-Pierre Serre (French maths, 1926), 8. Etienne-Emile Baulieu (abortion pill inventor, 1926), 9. Pierre Castel (wine tycoon, 1926), 10. Jean-Marie Le Pen (French neo-nazi,1928), 11. Line Renaud (review leader, 1928), 12. Philippe Bouvard ("Big Head", 1929), 13. Nicole le Douarin (french biologist, 1930), 14. Gérard Mulliez (billionaire, 1931), 15. Pierre Chambon (french doctor and researcher, 1931), 16. Marthe Villalonga ("Maggie", 1932), 17. Brigitte Bardot (sex symbol, 1934), 18. Alain Delon (Rocco, 1935), 19. François Pinault (another billionaire, 1936), 20. Jacques Diament (ex-Fluide Glacial, 1936), 21. Claude Allègre (climate denialist, 1937), 22. Enrico Macias (singer, 1938), 23. Michel Leclercq (another billionaire, 1939), 24. Jean-Pierre Chevènement (politician, 1939), 25. Jean-Claude Gaudin (ex-Marseille mayor, 1939), 26. Amanda Lear (Dali's muse, 1939), 27. Jack Lang (old chap', 1939), 28. Jean Djorkaeff (Papa Djorkaeff, 1939), 29. André Santini (politician, 1940), 30. Edika (cartoonist, 1940), 31. Fabrice ("La classe", 1941), 32. Jacques Cheminade (French LaRouche, 1941), 33. Roger Lemerre (coach, 1941), 34. Denise Fabre (speakerin, 1942), 35. Patrice Melennec (actor and new De Niro"s voice, 1942), 36. Adamo (crooner, 1943), 37. Walter Spanghero (rugbyman, 1943), 38. Charles Bietry (sportcaster, 1943), 39. José Gonzalez (dean of French National Assembly, 1943), 40. Françoise Hardy (singer, 1944), 41. Daniel Morelon (3 time olympic gold in cyclism, 1944), 42. Claude Vorilhon aka Raël (sect leader and rapist, 1946), 43. Jean Solé (cartoonist, 1948), 44. Julie Pietri (singer, 1955), 45. Bernard de la Villardière (anchorman, 1958), 46. Florent Pagny (free singer, 1961), 47. Dominique Farrugia ("Nul" 1962), 48. Pierre Palmade (comic on drug, 1968), 49. Manuela Lopez ("Mystère de l'amour", 1972), 50. Loana (ex-bimbo,1977). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,741 Posted March 19 3 hours ago, Bestparolanto said: I never thought it would be so hard to do it. No gain without pain. Research is all. There's some seriously dedicated poolers about and the competition can be fierce. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Summer in Transylvania 2,186 Posted March 19 4 hours ago, Bestparolanto said: 11. Line Renaud (review leader, 1928), Philippe Bouvard ("Big Head", 1929), Would the two here not take the list to a total of 51 names? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bestparolanto 47 Posted March 19 2 hours ago, Summer in Transylvania said: Would the two here not take the list to a total of 51 names? Oops, I'll correct it right away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bestparolanto 47 Posted March 20 Sylvain Augier dead. he was 68. >> Mort de Sylvain Augier : l’animateur emblématique de La Carte au trésor est décédé près de Sommières à l’âge de 68 ans - midilibre.fr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,051 Posted March 20 52 minutes ago, Bestparolanto said: Sylvain Augier dead. he was 68. >> Mort de Sylvain Augier : l’animateur emblématique de La Carte au trésor est décédé près de Sommières à l’âge de 68 ans - midilibre.fr Yes, I’ve already posted it there. Actually this thread is to talk about people on the french deathlist (page 1), not every french death. You can post them in the appropriate thread Where we speak french 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,051 Posted March 21 Frederic Mitterand dead at 76 7 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,051 Posted March 21 +7, DDP pick of mine also Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
