Remembering Claude Rich on the 7th Anniversary of his death

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on July 20, 2024

Remembering Claude Rich, 7 Years Later

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It has been exactly 7 long years since Claude Rich died in Orgeval on July 20, 2017 at the age of 88. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Today, fans of Claude Rich (The Supper, Monsieur Gangster, ...) along with the rest of the film industry have been remembering the iconic man he was.

Rich, a cultural icon

Born in Strasbourg on February 8, 1929, Claude Rich's career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Rich was not just a great actor, he was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.

In 1963 he touched the hearts of millions as Antoine Delafoy in ‘Monsieur Gangster’. His legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering his unique heritage.

It's been 7 years since the tragic loss of Claude Rich and his personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Claude Rich is no longer physically here, his presence is more powerful than ever. He left a void that has yet to be filled.

In memory of the Late Great Claude Rich.