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This Wednesday, September 11, the funeral of director Laurent Tirard took place at the church of Saint-Germain-des-Près in Paris. To say goodbye and support his wife, Olivia Lagache, and his children, several actors and public figures made the trip.
September 5th is a date thatOlivia Lagache will not forget. In a press release, the BCG Presse agency announced the death of Laurent Tirard.It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Laurent Tirard, director, screenwriter and producer. He left us this Thursday, September 5, 2024 in Paris, at the age of 57.after having led, with immense courage, a long fight against illness. He had the talent to capture and narrate human stories with great humor and sensitivity.“, we could read. A successful director, he is behind several films including The Little Nicholas, Asterix and Obelix: In Her Majesty’s Service, Molière, Lies and Betrayals and more if you like, A man up to the task, The Speech, The Return of the Hero et Good heavens!
Upon learning of his death, actor Jean Dujardin was among the first people to pay him a vibrant tribute.We had made A Man of Height and The Return of the Herowe had words and nice moments. Thank you. I think of you and your family. Goodbye Laurent“, declared Nathalie Péchalat’s companion on the social network, posting a black and white photo of his director friend.
Death of Laurent Tirard: his widow well accompanied for his funeral
This Wednesday, September 11th, took place the funerals of Laurent Tirard in the church of Saint-Germain-des-Près, located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. Several actors made the trip to pay their last respects. Among them, Arié Elmaleh, François Morel, Benjamin Lavernhe, Édouard Baer, Kyan Khojandi and Guy Lagachethe deceased’s brother-in-law. All of them had a special connection with the late director. Gad Elmaleh’s brother had the chance to play in his film, Molière, alongside Romain Duris and Fabrice Luchini. The actor of Brief had approached the producer about starring in the film Speech, just like Benjamin LavernheUpon learning of his passing, the Comédie Française actor expressed his grief on Instagram. “Immense sadness. Thank you Laurent. I think of you and your family with all my heart… #laurentirard #lediscours”he wrote in a story on September 5. They will never forget it.