Gérard Jugnot, visibly moved, paid a poignant tribute to his friend Michel Blanc during the closing ceremony of the CinéRoman Festival in Nice. Just a few days after the actor’s sudden death, a video retracing his career was released, provoking tears from his lifelong friend.
A moment of intense emotion
Despite the mourning, Gérard Jugnot was present in Nice this Saturday October 5. When the images of Michel Blanc flashed on the screen, emotion overwhelmed the actor who could not hold back his tears. Encouraged by the warm applause from the audience, he stood up to greet and thank the audience.
A long-standing friendship
The two actors had known each other since childhood and were part of the troupe of Splendid since the 1970s. Gérard Jugnot was one of the first to react to the announcement of the death of Michel Blanc, which occurred on the night of October 3 to 4 following a heart attack caused by a serious allergic reaction.
In an interview with RTL, Jugnot spoke nostalgically about their last shared moments: “We laughed like idiots, as usual and like every time we get together. »
This moving tribute testifies to the deep friendship between the two actors and the considerable impact of Michel Blanc on French cinema.
