Pascal Lainé 1942 – 2024

Biography

Pascal Lainé was born on May 10, 1942, in the small town of Anet, France. He would go on to establish himself as a notable French writer, contributing to his country’s literary landscape throughout his career. His life spanned over eight decades, during which he witnessed and participated in significant cultural developments in France.

Lainé spent much of his creative life in Paris and its surrounding regions, eventually making his home in Ivry-sur-Seine. There he continued his work as a writer, leaving behind a body of work that reflected his engagement with French intellectual and artistic traditions. His presence in the Paris literary community remained steady across the years of his career.

On December 30, 2024, Pascal Lainé passed away in his adopted home of Ivry-sur-Seine at the age of 82. His final resting place is Montparnasse Cemetery in the 14th arrondissement of Paris, a cemetery long associated with France’s artists, writers, and cultural figures. His burial there reflects both his significance to French letters and his deep connection to Paris.