Gaston LerouxFrench journalist and mystery writer Gaston Leroux lived from 6 May 1868 to 15 April 1927. Leroux, the illegitimate son of Marie Bidaut and Dominique Leroux, who wed a month after he was born, was born in Paris in 1868. Leroux wed twice, the first tie in 1902 to Marie Lefranc, with whom he later parted ways. After their divorce, he moved in with Jeanne Cayatte from Lorraine, with whom he had a daughter named Madeleine and a son named Gaston, known as Milinkij. They later were married in 1917, following Lefranc's passing. The Phantom of the Opera, Leroux's most well-known work, was published as a serial in 1909 and 1910 and as a book in 1910. (with an English translation appearing in 1911). Balaoo, which was released in 1911 and was subsequently adapted into other films (in 1913, 1927, and 1942). In 1909, Leroux received the title of Chevalier de la Legion d'honneur. He passed away in Nice, France in 1927 at the age of 58. Read More Read Less