On the night of October 3 to 4, France lost one of its greatest actors, Michel Blanc. At 72, he bowed out, leaving a huge void in the world of cinema. This Thursday, October 10, during his funeral in the Saint-Eustache church in Paris, his loved ones and many fans gathered to pay him a last tribute, marked by moments of emotion but also the revelation of funny anecdotes…
The death of Michel Blanc caused a shock wave throughout the country. A tragic death which affected both those close to him and the millions of fans who grew up with his iconic films like The Bronzed. It was on the night of October 3 to 4 that the sad news broke: Michel Blanc died at the age of 72 following anaphylactic shock.
A week later, this Thursday, October 10, his funeral was thus celebrated in the Saint-Eustache churchin Paris. His companion, Ramatoulaye Diop was naturally present to pay him a final tribute, alongside numerous personalities such as Dany Boon, Rachida Dati, Brigitte Macron and the members of the Splendid troupe, long-time friends of Michel Blanc. Heartbreaking goodbyes.
Jean-Paul Rouve, his speech between humor and emotion
Two people advanced in front of the assembly during the mass and Jean-Paul Rouve’s speech particularly made an impression. “Fuck, Michel, what did you do to us?”he said, recalling the first words of Gérard Jugnot upon the announcement of the death of their former companion from the Splendid troupe. And to add to the assembly: “Because of you, we end up like idiots with dark glasses and handkerchiefs in a church.” A touch of humor with which Jean-Paul Rouve did not fail to also color the rest of his tribute.
This last purchase that Michel Blanc had made before dying
In the process, it is a most surprising anecdote that Jean-Paul Rouve wanted to share with the assembly. “Michel had just bought a Tyrolean jacket. I imagine the salesman watching him leave, all excited, and calling his wife: Honey, I sold the jacket!” he revealed before adding, not without a touch of irony: “The only good news about what’s happening today is that you’ll never wear it.”. A conclusion as heartbreaking as it is amusing.
