François About: key obituary facts
Is François About dead? Yes. François About died on July 7, 2026, at age 86.
Cause of death: François About's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was François About known for?
He was a French filmmaker.
More about François About
Born: 1 September 1939.
Place of birth: Nancy.
Gender: male.
Occupation: cinematographer, film director, photographer.
Nationality: France.
Education: École nationale supérieure Louis-Lumière.
Career began: 1966.
Occupations: Film director Photographer.
François About, the French film director and photographer, died on July 7, 2026, at the age of 86.
Born in Nancy on September 1, 1939, he trained at the École nationale supérieure Louis-Lumière and began his career in 1966. A cinematographer as well as a director and photographer, About worked closely with Jacques Scandelari during his long professional life.
His death was announced in 2026.