Remembering Jean-Pierre Cassel on the 17th Anniversary of his death

  • By Lori Macatee
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Remembering Jean-Pierre Cassel, 17 Years Later

It has been exactly 17 long years since Jean-Pierre Cassel died in Paris on April 18, 2007 at the age of 74. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Today, fans of Jean-Pierre Cassel (A Judgement in Stone, Army of Shadows, ...) along with the rest of the film industry have been remembering the iconic man he was.

Cassel, a cultural icon

Born Jean-Pierre Crochon in Paris on October 27, 1932, his career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Cassel was not just a great actor, he was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.

In 1995 he touched the hearts of millions as Georges Lelièvre in ‘A Judgement in Stone’. His legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering his unique heritage.

It's been 17 years since the tragic loss of Jean-Pierre Cassel and his personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Jean-Pierre Cassel 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-Pierre Cassel.

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