Niels Arestrup, monument of French cinema, died on December 1 at the age of 75, leaving behind a career marked by unforgettable roles and a magnetic presence. The date and location of the actor's funeral have just been revealed, allowing his loved ones, his admirers and his colleagues to pay him a last tribute.
The death of Niels Arestrup, following a long illness, caused a wave of shock in the world of cinema. On December 1, his wife, Isabelle Le Nouvel, and his press secretary announced the sad news in a press release: “I am extremely sad to announce the death of my husband, the immense actor Niels Arestrup, after a courageous fight against illness. He passed away surrounded by the love of his family” she wrote, overwhelmed by mourning. The 75-year-old actor leaves behind his partner and their children, 13-year-old twins, Emma and Henrik.
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The actor, ill for many years, passed away at his home in Ville-d'Avray in Hauts-de-Seine, a monument of French cinema; tributes were quick to flood in on social networks and in the media following the sad news. Many artists and public figures have paid tribute to the memory of this man with an extraordinary career. While we did not yet know the place and date of his funeral, AFP journalist Jean-François Guyot has just shared the details on one last time this icon of the 7th art.
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The date and location of this last tribute revealed
Niels Arestrup's funeral will take place on Tuesday, December 10 at the Saint-Roch church in Paris, as confirmed by journalist Jean-François Guyon. A symbolic choice since this building is nicknamed “the Parisian parish of artists” and has long been associated with tributes to emblematic figures of French culture. It has welcomed the farewells of many personalities, such as in July 2023 during the funeral of Jane Birkin or even more recently that of Jean-Yves Le Fur, a businessman, magazine creator and television producer.
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Niels Arestrup's funeral will be no exception and will be an opportunity for his loved ones, friends and admirers to gather and celebrate a life dedicated to art and emotion. Indeed, Niels Arestrup had established himself as an essential figure in French cinema and theater. His acting, characterized by rare intensity and emotional accuracy, has allowed him to shine in emblematic films like A prophet (2009), My heart stopped beating (2005), or even Quai d'Orsay (2013). He won three Césars for best supporting actor, rewarding his immense talent.
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The moving message from his wife, Isabelle Le Nouvel
The ceremony promises to be full of palpable emotion as his wife published a painful message the day after his death on her Instagram account. It is by repeating the words of her husband published in his autobiography that she pays him a final tribute: “… From all that I have called my outbursts, my fires, only one truth emerges, a small certainty. Only one stubbornness remains, sometimes suicidal. Ultimately I was never, never wanted to be anything other than an actor. » She continued.
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This final farewell to Niels Arestrup will mark the end of an era. For his admirers, he will forever remain this unforgettable face and for his loved ones, a father and a companion, whose generosity and love will have marked their lives.
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