The large family of Scènes de ménages is in mourning. Yannik Mazzilli, who portrayed Hervé, Emma’s brother (Anne-Elisabeth Blateau), passed away this Monday, July 29. The sad news was confirmed by Julie Chen, the agent of the late comedian. “My Yannik… I am so proud to have been your agent and your friend all these years. I will miss your professionalism, your kindness, and your warm smile greatly. I will always cherish the moments we shared, the laughter, and the challenges we faced together. Thank you for everything; you will always remain in our hearts and our laughter because you leave an indelible mark in our world. All my thoughts are with your wife and your children,” she wrote on Tuesday.
The Long Career of Yannik Mazzilli
Known to the public thanks to Scènes de ménages, Yannik Mazzilli appeared in numerous series and successful films. Always a supporting actor, he was also present in theater and starred in films such as Astérix & Obélix: On Her Majesty’s Service and The Return of the Hero by Laurent Tirard, Belle fille by Méliane Marcaggi, The French Dispatch by Wes Anderson, as well as Ogre by Arnaud Malherbe. Besides Scènes de ménages, he appeared in three episodes of Engrenages and in the series Access, Crimes parfaits, Cheyenne et Lola, L’île prisonnière, and Mère indigne.
The Causes of Yannik Mazzilli’s Death
While Yannik Mazzili’s family remains silent for now about the tragedy that has struck them, a message posted by actor Julien Kirsche sheds light on the causes of the comedian’s death. “I love you baby. You are together again. Yaya, I will miss you so much. Please contribute if you can,” he wrote, providing a link to a fundraising campaign launched to help Yannik’s wife maintain her business. “We are addressing you with great sadness and we are appealing to your generosity. Here is the situation: since early July, Vanessa’s husband and the father of her children, Mila, 18, Liam, 15, can no longer fight his illness and is spending his last days in the hospital. Vanessa is by his side to accompany him until the end. She is also with her children, who are losing their father. It is a time for mourning, but closing the salon poses a severe financial risk. Unfortunately, without your help, Vanessa will not be able to grieve properly. As a craftsman, she has no recourse: each day of closure is a financial abyss. Neither Urssaf nor the landlord takes her grief into account. Vanessa therefore needs your help to avoid liquidation after so many years of effort,” the text of the fundraiser specifies.
Many Stars Pay Tribute to Yannik Mazzilli
The announcement of Yannik Mazzilli’s death has moved many personalities, especially Julia Dorval, who played Fabien’s sister (David Mora) in Scènes de ménages (M6). “I can’t believe it. Huge sadness. I think of you; thank you for our beautiful moments,” she posted. “My first series pilot was with you; we laughed so much that we never parted ways. My first play was also with you; we laughed like kids again. (…) We did so many firsts together, we inaugurated your vertical barbecue, damn, you were so proud of that thing!! You also did your first gluing with Phil and me in Liam’s room. You are the kindest, funniest, most generous, and loyal guy I know. It’s so unfair that I can’t fathom it,” reacted Valérie Damidot. “This is an unimaginable injustice. Of infinite sadness… I think of his family, his friends; we will play for him, heads turned to the stars, where he will continue to shine with his talent, with his little sly smile,” posted Enora Malagré. “What sadness and what injustice. As beautiful as he was kind, as talented as he was funny… it’s hard to believe you are gone, you so strong… What sadness. I think of your loved ones, your children, your family, and all those you loved with such generosity,” wrote Mathilda May alongside a photo of the actor.