Janine Boissard: key obituary facts
Is Janine Boissard dead? Yes. Janine Boissard died on September 28, 2026, at age 93.
Cause of death: Janine Boissard's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Janine Boissard known for?
She was a French writer.
More about Janine Boissard
Born: 18 December 1937.
Place of birth: 7th arrondissement of Paris.
Gender: female.
Occupation: writer.
Nationality: France.
Janine Boissard, the French author, died on September 28, 2026, aged 93.
Born in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, she built a career as a writer and was best known for her L’Esprit de famille series, published between 1979 and 1984. The series was later adapted into a French film in 1979 and a television series in 1982.
Her work also appeared on screen through credits including Belle Grand-Mère, Une femme en blanc and La Trattoria.