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Romain Gary — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 8 May 1914 · Died: 2 December 1980 · Age at death: 66

How old was Romain Gary when he died?

Romain Gary died aged 66. He was born on 8 May 1914 and died on 2 December 1980.

French novelist and diplomat who won the Prix Goncourt twice

Did you know?He remains the only writer to win France's most prestigious literary prize twice, having used a pseudonym for the second award.

Romain Gary (born Roman Leibovich Kacew; 21 May 1914 – 2 December 1980), also known by the pen name Émile Ajar, was a Lithuanian-born French novelist, diplomat, film director, and military aviator. He is the only author to have won the Prix Goncourt twice (once under a pen name).

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Age at death: 66
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Years since death: 45

Born: May 8, 1914 · Vilnius, Lithuania
Died: December 2, 1980
Cause of death: Gunshot wound
Nationality: French
Known for: Literature, Politics, Film

Family

Father: Arieh-Leïb Kacew
Mother: Mina Owczyńska
Spouses: Jean Seberg, Lesley Blanch, Leïla Chellabi
Child: Alexandre Diego Gary

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