Colette

French novelist

Died when: 81 years 187 days (978 months)
Star Sign: Aquarius

 

Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette (French: [kɔ.lɛt]; 28 January 1873 – 3 August 1954), known mononymously as Colette, was a French author and woman of letters.

She was also known as a mime, actress, and journalist.Colette is best remembered for her 1944 novella Gigi, which was the basis for the 1958 film and the 1973 stage production of the same name.

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