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Almost a week after Michel Blanc’s death, this Friday, October 11, his former stage partner and friend Josiane Balasco paid a touching tribute to him on his Instagram page.
Michel Blanc, the main actor of the comedy movies of the 1980s, died on the night of Thursday, October 3 to Friday, October 4, at the age of 72. He leaves behind iconic characters, but also scene partners and grieving friends. Actress Josiane Balasco is among them. The 74-year-old was part of the Splendid troupe of French actors, along with Christian Clavier, Gérard Jeunet, Bruno Moynaud, Thierry Lhermitte and the late Michel Blanc. The day after the actor’s funeral, Thursday, October 10, at the Saint-Eustache church in Paris, Josian Balasco delved into his photo album and Instagram to reveal tender memories with his beloved friend.
“Memories, Memories”
“Memories, memories,” he wrote in the title of the publication. The first black and white photo shows Josianne Balasco and Michel Blanc, younger, embracing, cheek to cheek, smiling from ear to ear. A second shot follows, this time more recent, with the two actors faking a kiss on the mouth.
Heart emojis are pouring in the comments. Among them are former race car driver Paul Belmondo, actress Sandrine Kiberlain and singer Kali. Singer Juliet Armanet will also send her “We Love You Forever”. ️
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A moving farewell speech
On October 4, it was Josiane Balasco who was the first to warn Michel Blanc’s companion, Ramatulaye Diop, about the actor’s condition. “Michelle is leaving…” she allegedly texted him. He was the one who would then be responsible for breaking the sad news to the Splendid troupe.
At the funeral of her friend, the actress made a touching speech, which, among others, was reported by a journalist. Gala in the present place. “You, who almost became a pianist, can spend the evenings playing while waiting for your friends,” he announced. Before graduation. “We wish you paradise with gourmet meals.”
Source: Le Figaro
