During his visit to the set of Quelle Époque!, Thierry Lhermitte made touching confidences about the funeral of Michel Blanc. An event where kindness mixed with emotion but also laughter with an unexpected event. Enough to properly honor the memory of this emblematic member of the Splendid troupe.
On October 3, 2024, Michel Blanc left us at the age of 72 after angioedema. A sudden disappearance which greatly moved the fans of this emblematic actor from Splendid, as well as the other members of the troupe. This is particularly the case of Thierry Lhermitte who spoke to the microphone of 50' Inside about this habit that the two friends maintained throughout their relationship. “With Michel, we had this little tradition of being the presidents of our own company, a delirium between us. We called ourselves 'President', and we had invented an imaginary society, the 'French intensity'. It' was absurd, but it made us laugh.”remembered the interpreter of Popeye in the saga The Bronzed.
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A little joke that the 72-year-old actor repeated during the funeral of Michel Blanc, by creating a wreath with the inscription: “Your colleagues of the Frenchwoman of intensity”. An attention which would undoubtedly have delighted Michel Blanc. “I’m sure Michel would have burst out laughing when he saw that, it was exactly his style”confided Thierry Lhermitte.
Thierry Lhermitte: “It was so warm”
Beyond this little nod to Michel Blanc, Thierry Lhermitte spoke about his friend's funeral during which the emotion was palpable. “It was so warm, so full of kindness, more than admiration… It was nice,” remembered the actor on the set of a number of What an era! broadcast this Saturday, December 21, 2024.
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The opportunity to share this anecdote which added a little more emotion to the event. “During the funeral, it was at the Saint-Eustache church… There is a guy in a tracksuit crossing, who comes from the back and who is going to talk to the priests. We say to ourselves: 'What the hell?' it’s happening, what does he want?’”remembered the actor.
Thierry Lhermitte: “It’s a little cold”
Seeing this stranger heading towards the priests, Thierry Lhermitte was far from imagining what would follow. “The other priest said: 'I think the gentleman has something to tell you.' The guy says: 'Michel is talking to me.' Phew, it's a little cold, we say to ourselves: 'It's a…'”said Thierry Lhermitte. Against all expectations, the man in question sent a beautiful tribute to Michel Blanc.
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“He says, 'He wants you to sing, for us all to sing together.' And he begins: 'When will I see you again, wonderful country.' Everyone sang, it was crazy! It was so nice, spontaneous. Friendly and warm! I think Michel would have loved it!”confided Thierry Lhermitte. An attention which did not fail to warm the hearts of the members of Splendid present at the funeral of Michel Blanc.
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