French cinema dey mourn de death of one of dem most beloved actors, Michel Blanc, wey die on de night of Thursday, October 3 to Friday, October 4, in Paris. Him die at de age of 72 due to cardiac arrest from anaphylactic shock[5>.
Michel Blanc start him career on stage with de Splendid troupe, alongside other famous actors like Christian Clavier, Gérard Jugnot, Thierry Lhermitte, and Josiane Balasko. Him become famous for him comic roles, especially as Jean-Claude Dusse in Patrice Leconte’s film *Les Bronzés* in 1978[4>.
But Michel Blanc no stop at just comic roles; him also play dramatic characters wey impress audiences. One of him most notable dramatic roles be as Antoine in Bertrand Blier’s *Tenue de soirée* in 1986, which win him de Best Actor Award at Cannes. Him also act in Patrice Leconte’s psychological film *Monsieur Hire* in 1989[2>.
Aside from acting, Michel Blanc also direct several films, often using derision and self-mockery. Throughout him career, him receive numerous awards for him work, including an anniversary César awarded to de Splendid troupe in 2021[2>.
French President Emmanuel Macron praise Michel Blanc, saying “He made us cry with laughter, and moved us to tears”[3>.
