Remembering Régine Deforges on the 12nd Anniversary of her death
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It has been exactly 12 long years since ‘La Bicyclette bleue’ author Régine Deforges died in Paris on April 3, 2014 at the age of 78. As a number of online tributes attest, she was one of the most acclaimed authors of her generation.
Today, fans of Régine Deforges along with the rest of the world have been remembering the iconic woman she was.
Deforges, a cultural icon
Born in Montmorillon on August 15, 1935, Régine Deforges' career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Deforges was not just a great author, she was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.
Her legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering her unique heritage.
It's been 12 years since the tragic loss of Régine Deforges and her personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Régine Deforges is no longer physically here, her presence is more powerful than ever. She left a void that has yet to be filled.
In memory of the Late Great Régine Deforges.
Régine Deforges career in pictures
La Bicyclette bleue (1981)
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