A subscriber to popular comedies throughout his career, Michel Blanc had captured the hearts of many French people, whether with his acolytes from the Splendid troupe, or solo. Unfortunately, the actor’s fans were forced to say goodbye to him. Indeed, the actor tragically died on the night of Thursday October 3 to Friday October 4, 2024 at the hospital. Aged 72, Michel Blanc died of several heart attacks after suffering an allergic reaction to a medication during a routine medical examination. The actor’s funeral took place at the Saint-Eustache Church in Paris on Thursday October 10, 2024. That day, many personalities had made the trip to salute his memory one last time. The members of the Splendid troupe notably paid him a magnificent posthumous tribute by posing together in front of a huge bouquet of flowers.
In the photo in question, published in Gérard Jugnot’s Instagram story, we can see the latter alongside Christian Clavier, Thierry Lhermitte, Josiane Balasko and Bruno Moynot. “Laughter and tears use the same muscles. Even if it means choosing…“, it is written on the publication. On the other hand, we can also note the surprising absence of Marie-Anne Chazel. However, the actress was indeed present at the funeral of Michel Blanc that day. She is also appeared very moved during the ceremony, the priest of the Saint-Eustache church, Father Yves Trocheris, particularly spoke of Michel Blanc’s attachment to his parish.Michel Blanc loved the Saint-Eustache Church. He often came there very discreetly. He was concerned about this building, rich in 800 years of history. A place of warm and enthusiastic welcome for artists”he declared. Several personalities also spoke during the actor’s funeral. “You must have gone to an urban paradiseyou hate the countryside… You who almost became a pianist and who became an actor for our greatest pleasure, you will play Chopin and the others”for example, launched Josiane Balasko.
Death of Michel Blanc: a notable absence at the actor’s funeral
“Because of you, we end up like idiots with dark glasses and handkerchiefs (…). You would be there, you would already be fed up. (…) You left Michel, but not at the bistro. We don’t know where?”declared for his part Jean-Paul Rouve who had the opportunity to collaborate with Michel Blanc during his career. Close to the actor, the former member of Splendid Dominique Lavanant, however, did not attend his funeral.
