Remembering Yves Robert on the 22nd Anniversary of his death

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on May 10, 2024

Remembering Yves Robert, 22 Years Later

Hot news

Tribute
May, 10, 2002: The Day Yves Robert Died
Investigation November 2024
Is Yves Robert Still Alive?
Rumor Central November 2024
Is Yves Robert secretly gay and hiding in the closet?

It has been exactly 22 long years since Yves Robert died in Paris on May 10, 2002 at the age of 81. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Today, fans of Yves Robert (The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe, ...) along with the rest of the film industry have been remembering the iconic man he was.

Robert, a cultural icon

Born in Saumur on June 19, 1920, Yves Robert's career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Robert was not just a great director, he was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.

His legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering his unique heritage.

It's been 22 years since the tragic loss of Yves Robert and his personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Yves Robert 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 Yves Robert.