Cabu 1938 – 2015

Biography

Cabu was a French comic strip artist and caricaturist whose distinctive visual style brought humor and social commentary to readers throughout his career. Born on January 13, 1938, in Châlons-en-Champagne, he developed his artistic talents from an early age, eventually becoming known for his sharp wit and expressive illustrations that captured both the absurdities and character of everyday life.

Throughout his professional life, Cabu contributed significantly to French popular culture through his comic strips and caricatures, earning recognition as a talented and influential figure in the arts. His work demonstrated a keen eye for detail and an ability to convey complex emotions and ideas through visual storytelling and satirical commentary.

Cabu passed away on January 7, 2015, in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, at the age of 76. He was laid to rest at Cimetière de l’ouest in his native Châlons-en-Champagne, returning to his birthplace for his final resting place. His legacy remains an important part of French artistic and cultural history.