“Everyone knew Herby, just his first name… There is only one Herby in the world, we don't know any others,” said television host and producer Jean-Philippe Dion in an interview with Noovo Info.
Herby Moreau was known for scoring big shots. From an interview with Janet Jackson to winning an Oscar from actor Sidney Poitier, he was recognized for his coverage of the biggest events on the cultural scene.
For Mr. Dion, Herby Moreau was a true model, he who was a loyal viewer of the cultural program Flash broadcast on the TQS network.
“I wanted to become Herby Moreau, that’s what I wanted to do in my life.”
-Jean-Philippe Dion
Host Anouk Meunier hosted the pre-gala of the Artis trophies on the TVA network and she remembers that the cultural journalist asked her to co-host with her by rolling out a red carpet behind her while she was doing a bulletin weather for the morning show Hi Hello.
“I found it funny timing with the ADISQ red carpet, even though it was so much the godfather or prince of red carpets,” says host Isabelle Racicot. “Herby always had a sense of timing.»
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Herby Moreau died at the age of 56. The exact causes of death are unknown at this time. His death was announced shortly before the ADISQ gala.
