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Jean-François Leroy
French photographer
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- born
- 1956
- died
- 2026
- age at death
- 69
- known for
- photojournalist
1956 – 2026

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who jean-françois leroy is
Jean-François Leroy was a French journalist and photographer. He was a founder and the director of Visa pour l'image from 1989 until his death. Born in Paris on 3 October 1956, Leroy died on 31 August 2026, at the age of 69.
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