The Death of Michel Blanc: The Magnificent Troupe and the rest of French cinema pay tribute to him

Known for his unforgettable character in Jean-Claude Deucet’s Les Bronzés and his important contribution to the Splendid group, but also for his many other roles in his extensive repertoire, Michel Blanc died this Friday, October 4, at the age of 72. heart attack

After his disappearance was announced, tributes poured in on social media. Clearly praised by her comrades in Splendid, the complete and demanding actress Michel Blanc leaves French cinema entirely in mourning.

“Dammit, Michelle… what have you done to us….”He first posted his accomplice Gerard Junot on Instagram before reacting live on the LCI channel, recounting his disturbing encounter with Michel Blanc in German class: “He was someone very troubled, very tormented, but terribly funny. He was the greatest dialogue writer of the group, the French Woody Allen.”

Josian Balasco, who played Natalie Morin in Les Bronzés, also responded on social media: “Michel is my friend, my brother, my partner.”

“I can’t imagine she’s not here anymore.”said Patrice Leconte, director of Les Bronzés, on RTL.

Gérard Lanvin, who shared the poster for Marche à l’ombre (the late actor’s first feature film) with Michel Blanc, posted a photo from the set to pay tribute to his friend: “Michelle, that’s bad news, rest in peace my friend…”

Pierre Nini, who played Michel Blanc’s son in Nos 18 (his first film), also expressed his respect and love for the actor.

Luan Emera, who is one of the last actors to share a poster with Michel Blanc in Marie-Line and Her Judge (released last year), also posted a message in memory of the actor: “You would do anything to make me laugh, as always, and succeed, even in such a difficult moment.

Hakim Jamili, who made his film debut opposite Michel Blanc in the comedy Doctor Who, also paid a poignant tribute: “You were my friend and my film father. I will miss you so much. Thank you for everything you did for me. Thank you for your advice, thank you for the laughs, thank you for making me grow as a ‘person and thank you’. You taught me how to act in front of the camera.”

Franck Dubosc posted a reference to Michel Blanc’s most famous line in Les Bronzés sont du ski.

Known to the general public for his work in the Splendid group and especially for the memorable character of Jean-Claude Duce Bronze, Michel Blanc He died on the night of October 3-4 at the age of 72 from a heart attack.

Regularly acclaimed by critics and the director of three feature films, he won an acting award at Cannes for his performance in Evening Dress, as well as a César for Best Supporting Actor for L’Exercice de l’Etat.