After a long absence from television sets, the emblematic journalist of Canal+, Laurent Weil, delivered a poignant testimony on his fight for life. Guest of the TMC special show, Michel Denisot doesn't like birthdaysbroadcast this Wednesday and hosted by Yann Barthès, Laurent Weil revealed for the first time publicly that he suffered a heart attack in 2021. This serious medical incident plunged him into a coma for 15 days, marking the start of a long convalescence period.
In an intervention that shocked the audience, Weil responded bluntly to Denisot's question: “Is life worth living?” » He shared his experience with emotion: “Yes, you have to fight for life. I fought to come back, to be able to speak before you this evening. » These words sparked an immediate reaction from Barthès, who expressed the joy of the team and the public at finally seeing him back.
Laurent Weil, often nicknamed the “mister cinema” of Canal+, left his mark with his interviews on the red carpets of the Cannes Film Festival and his programs dedicated to cinema. He had joined the Grand Journal of Canal+ in 2004, where he remained until 2008, alongside figures such as Michel Denisot. His career was put on hold in 2021 when he had to retire for health reasons. During this period, information about his state of health remained vague, causing concern and respect for the discretion that he and his loved ones were able to maintain.
In July 2023, Weil made a brief reappearance on screen during the Cabourg Romantic Film Festival, but it was not until this week that he fully returned to audiences. This special evening on TMC, celebrating 40 years of Canal+ and 20 years of Grand Journalwas marked by moving reunions with his former colleagues, including Marc-Olivier Fogiel and Christophe Dechavanne.
Today, at 60, Laurent Weil embodies the strength of resilience. His presence on the set, although physically weakened, illustrated his determination and the message he wishes to share: the fight for life is worth it, especially when it allows you to return to your passions and reconnect with your audience. .
