François Cavanna

Known for

Acting

Gender

Male

Born

February 22, 1923

Age at death

90

Died

January 29, 2014

From

Nogent-sur-Marne, Val-de-Marne, France

French author and satirical newspaper editor. He contributed to the creation and success of Hara-Kiri and Charlie Hebdo. He wrote in a variety of genres including reportage, satire, essays, novels, autobiography and humor. He also translated six books about famous cartoonists.