They have long formed an iconic comedy duo. As soon as they met at the end of the 80s on FR3, Michèle Laroque and Pierre Palmade immediately created a connection. So much so that they never left each other again and maintained excellent relations. Together, the two actors also walked the stage with the plays They love each other, They loved each other et
They love each other again.
Pierre Palmade and the hell of drugs
A great comedian, Pierre Palmade nevertheless saw his career come to an end when, in February 2023, he caused a serious car accident with a heavy toll including the death of an unborn child. Aggravating circumstance, the fifty-year-old was at that time under the influence of narcotics.
Tried last month, Michèle Laroque’s great friend was sentenced to five years in prison, two of which were closed. “He welcomed the court’s decision as he experienced his trial. Without showing the slightest emotion”revealed our colleagues from Le Parisien in particular. “It took me several days to realize that I had done something very serious, I was in hell”for his part declared Pierre Palmade before ensuring that “This disease of addiction is much stronger than will and intelligence. Willpower is not enough to stop using drugs.”.
An addiction that is difficult to manage for her friend Michèle Laroque
Pierre Palmade has suffered from his addiction problems for a very long time. Very frank, Michèle Laroque spoke about this subject during her appearance on 50′ Inside in 2019.
“Sometimes it’s discouraging when you love someone, you have the impression of seeing them get back on track and sometimes they plunge back down again… When it happened, It was a little scary.”she remembered.
The one who confided in their friendship also revealed an anecdote: “One day it was very funny because we were at the Zénith, Pierre came to see me in the dressing room and said ‘Listen, I have to tell you, I’m very tired, I just came from the party, I didn’t sleep’. Well he was impeccable, it was me who stammered the whole time. I was so scared. He’s a very good person and he’s difficult to accept that someone very good is hurt
because I love him deeply”.
Pierre Palmade helped many times to get through it
If Michèle Laroque remained silent for a long time after the car accident caused by Pierre Palmade, the actress finally spoke in an interview with Paris Match. The latter, who also mentioned infidelity, revealed in particular that she had done everything to help her friend overcome his demons. “I tried a lot of things : care and therapy advice. He really tried and I am witness to that. But we are all different. I tried to understand, which does not mean excusing. I always believed in it. And him too”.
Despite his talent “fou”Pierre Palmade “didn’t solve his problems”. “I cannot act on his life”continued Michèle Laroque. “I have often tried to alleviate the pain of those close to me with love and understanding. But we cannot prevent the other from following a dramatic trajectory”. A friendship made of “ups and downs” who certainly took a hit.
