The funeral of Michel Blanc, who died on the night of October 3 to 4 after suffering a heart attack, is likely to be well attended. As announced by TF1, the funeral ceremony will take place on October 10, 2024 at 2pm in thechurch of Saint-Eustache, in the 1st arrondissement of Paris. His loved ones and the French film world will gather on Thursday to pay their final respects.
Michel Blanc died on the night of October 3 to 4 at the age of 72, after suffering a heart attack. As revealed by several media outlets, the actor succumbed to heart failure, following anaphylactic shock.
Death of Michel Blanc, the iconic Jean-Claude Dusse, a giant of French cinema
Actor, screenwriter and director Michel Blanc, best known for his iconic role with the Splendid troupe, died at the age of 72 on the night of October 3 to 4, following a heart attack in a Paris hospital. With decades of outstanding contributions to French cinema, Blanc leaves behind an unforgettable body of work, both comic and dramatic. [Read more]
Since the announcement of his death, tributes have been pouring in. There have, of course, been those from the Splendid troupe, of which Michel Blanc was an historic member. " The Troupe du Splendid - Josiane Balasko, Marie-Anne Chazel, Christian Clavier, Gérard Jugnot, Thierry Lhermitte, Bruno Moynot - join together in a single voice to express their immense sorrow at the death of their friend and companion," they wrote in a statement.
" I am so sad and all the memories of Monsieur Hire come back to me. Your kindness, your high standards, your sensitivity and your torments. Our beautiful complicity," wrote Sandrine Bonnaire, who starred with the actor in Patrice Leconte's 1989 film.
For his part, Dany Boon hailed " an exceptional actor, writer and director, in both comedy and drama. A funny, intelligent and rare man who will be missed.
Since the announcement of his death on the morning of October 4, TV channels have also been paying tribute to him, shaking up their schedules and re-broadcasting some of his many legendary films. These include, of course, Les Bronzés, in which Michel Blanc played the eternal Jean-Claude Dusse.
This Thursday, October 10, 2024, emotions are likely to run high at the funeral of the French actor and director. A final tribute will be paid to him at Saint-Eustache church in Paris from 2pm. It is not yet known whether a giant screen will be set up outside the building, so that the public and fans of the actor can bid him a final farewell.
Dates and Opening Time
On October 10, 2024
Starts at 02:00 p.m.
Location
Saint Eustache Church
2 impasse St Eustache
75001 Paris 1
Death of Michel Blanc, the iconic Jean-Claude Dusse, a giant of French cinema
