Remembering Robert Hossein on the 4th Anniversary of his death

  • By Lori Macatee
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Remembering Robert Hossein, 4 Years Later

It has been exactly 4 long years since Robert Hossein died in Essey-lès-Nancy on December 31, 2020 at the age of 93. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Today, fans of Robert Hossein (Les Misérables, The Professional, Angélique, the Marquise of the Angels, ...) along with the rest of the film industry have been remembering the iconic man he was.

Hossein, a cultural icon

Born in Paris on December 30, 1927, Robert Hossein's career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Hossein was not just a great director, he was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.

In 1964 he touched the hearts of millions as Joffrey de Peyrac in ‘Angélique, the Marquise of the Angels’. His legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering his unique heritage.

It's been 4 years since the tragic loss of Robert Hossein and his personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Robert Hossein 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 Robert Hossein.

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