About Leïla Chellabi
Lived 1940 – 2022 (aged 81). Leïla Chellabi was a French writer, model, dancer, radio personality, business executive and digital artist.
Leïla Chellabi is a Moroccan-born French writer and digital artist who has published over 100 books. She is also a former dancer, model, radio host, and songwriter. Chellabi is also notable for being the last companion of the award-winning French novelist Romain Gary. Her father was an Algerian of Turkish origin who emigrated to Morocco after obtaining French citizenship.
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Who was Leïla Chellabi?
French writer from Morocco
When was Leïla Chellabi born?
Leïla Chellabi was born on 26 July 1940 in Casablanca.
When did Leïla Chellabi die?
Leïla Chellabi died on 16 March 2022 in 15th arrondissement of Paris.
What was Leïla Chellabi's occupation?
Leïla Chellabi was a writer, model, dancer, radio personality, business executive and digital artist.
What nationality was Leïla Chellabi?
Leïla Chellabi was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leïla Chellabi. https://biography.guide/leila-chellabi/
MLA: "Leïla Chellabi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/leila-chellabi/.
Chicago: "Leïla Chellabi." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/leila-chellabi/.
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