Jean-François Leroy: key obituary facts
Is Jean-François Leroy dead? Yes. Jean-François Leroy died on August 31, 2026, at age 69.
Cause of death: Jean-François Leroy's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Jean-François Leroy known for?
He was a French photographer (1956–2026).
More about Jean-François Leroy
Jean-François Leroy, the French journalist and photographer who directed Visa pour l’image, died on August 31, 2026, aged 69.
Born in Paris on October 3, 1956, he helped found the international photojournalism festival and led it from 1989 until his death. Leroy built a career in photojournalism and became closely identified with the event, which he steered for more than three decades.