François Cavanna (1923 - 2014)

Born:
February 22, 1923 in Nogent-sur-Marne, Val-de-Marne, France

Died:
January 29, 2014(age 90)

About:
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.