Jean Giraud 1938 – 2012

Biography

Jean Giraud was born on May 8, 1938, in Nogent-sur-Marne, a suburb east of Paris. He would go on to become a celebrated French comics author whose work left a lasting impression on the medium. Throughout his career, Giraud developed a distinctive artistic vision that contributed significantly to French comic culture and influenced generations of artists who followed in his footsteps.

On March 10, 2012, Giraud passed away in Montrouge at the age of seventy-three, following a battle with lymphoma. His death marked the end of a prolific career spanning several decades. Giraud’s contributions to comics remained influential long after his passing, cementing his legacy as an important figure in French artistic tradition.

In recognition of his life and achievements, Giraud was laid to rest at Montparnasse Cemetery in Paris’s 14th arrondissement, a final resting place that honored his deep roots in the city and its cultural landscape. His burial there reflected the esteem in which he was held by the French arts community.