Remembering Jean Lefebvre on the 20th Anniversary of his death

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on July 9, 2024

Remembering Jean Lefebvre, 20 Years Later

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It has been exactly 20 long years since Jean Lefebvre died in Marrakech on July 9, 2004 at the age of 84. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Today, fans of Jean Lefebvre (The gendarme, Now Where Did the 7th Company Get to?, Monsieur Gangster, ...) along with the rest of the film industry have been remembering the iconic man he was.

Lefebvre, a cultural icon

Born Jean Marcel Lefebvre in Valenciennes on October 3, 1919, his career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Lefebvre was not just a great actor, he was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.

In 1964 he touched the hearts of millions as Lucien Fougasse in ‘The gendarme’. His legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering his unique heritage.

It's been 20 years since the tragic loss of Jean Lefebvre and his personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Jean Lefebvre 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 Jean Lefebvre.