2023-06-08 22:31:44
The actor’s son met the media in the morning, shortly before the burning chapel was opened to the public. Citizens can gather there from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Already, around 1 p.m., a few dozen people were waiting outside the Monument-National to pay tribute to the actor.
He was very strong, my father, throughout his life. He had arthritis too, my father, he was really made of steel
said Maxime Le Flaguais, looking calm and poised.
The funeral of the actor, known in particular for his roles in the films Crusing Bar et C.R.A.Z.Y., were celebrated on Wednesday, in the company of his family and close friends. Thursday, the closed coffin of Michel Côté is exposed on the stage of the Monument-National, where the actor has already played Broue. The Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean flag and two photos of the actor are also on stage.
Michel Côté died on May 29, at the age of 72, following a bone marrow disease. The man received a bone marrow transplant and underwent chemotherapy treatments, which failed to eradicate the disease, his son said. The actor had a 35% chance of survival.
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said Maxime Le Flaguais.
wave of love
The actor’s son said he was very moved by the wave of love from the public following the death of Michel Côté.
I have never cried so much in my life, he continued. He [Michel Côté] left us in a media storm, yes, a love storm too.
Maxime Le Flaguais clarified that his father had spent his last days with his family.
What he left me during that time was mind-blowing strength
he said, adding that as soon as Michel Côté learned that his days were numbered, he stopped crying.
« He taught me how to actually die. Die with dignity, die strong, and die happy. He was happy with his life. »
Michel Cote
Photo : Radio-Canada
He pointed to the acting skills of his father, who might switch from humor to drama in his various roles. The people he touched, he touched them real deep
he said, adding that he was touched by the many testimonies he received, where his father was portrayed as a great man
avant a great actor
.
Michel Côté’s son affirmed that his family had not requested a state funeral, adding, with a smile on his face, that his father would have preferred that this money be used for things other than his funeral, such as the education or health.
However, Michel Côté will be decorated with the rank of Knight of the National Order of Quebec posthumously on June 21, as the government had already announced.
The Minister of Culture and Communications, Mathieu Lacombe, came to meditate at the Ardent Chapel on behalf of the Government of Quebec.
It especially affected several generations, declared the minister before going to offer his condolences to the family. On top of that, everyone tells us he was such a nice person. Often, we say a real nice guy.
The artistic community in mourning
Many people from the artistic community came to pay tribute to Michel Côté during the followingnoon.
I would have liked to play on stage with him. For me it was a monument. Michel Côté, it’s respect, it’s generosity, it’s the unifying side. It’s a big loss
, said comedian Paul Dion, before entering the Monument-National. Actress Sylvie Potvin, who appeared in The little lifefor his part underlined the good mood
and the gathering side
of the actor.
Michel Côté ended his film career with “De père en cop 2”.
Photo: Seville Films
There was no filter [avec lui], said host Winston McQuade. Doing an interview with Michel was not doing an interview. It was a meeting, it was a chat. We spoke heart to heart.
For Mr. McQuade, the actor has put its signature on Quebec culture
.
The mayoress of Alma, Michel Côté’s hometown, Sylvie Beaumont, also came to offer her condolences to Mr. Côté’s family. As soon as you spoke to Michel, you were under Michel Côté’s spell. He was a man who was extremely charismatic
a dit Mme Beaumont.
At home, humanity was in front of the ego, for his part affirmed the actor Patrice Coquereau. I hope he left in peace.
Several citizens also came to pray in memory of the actor. It was a big
said Normand Dubois. He lived in character, he had a lot of talent
added Jacqueline Dollard, who also wanted to pay a last tribute to the actor.
Tributes to the National Assembly
Those elected also paid tribute to Michel Côté at the Blue Room on Thursday.
We lose a great actor, of course, but I think he will remain forever in our memories and in our hearts.
said the Prime Minister, François Legault.
It is an actor of immense talent who leaves us. If our national flag is at half mast today, it is to pay tribute to him and to commemorate his invaluable contribution to Quebec culture.
declared Pascal Bérubé, MP for the Parti Québécois.
The leader of the Liberal Party of Quebec, Marc Tanguay, mentioned the fact that there would always be “something left from Michel Côté who touched us through his various characters”.
Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois, parliamentary leader of Quebec solidaire, also paid tribute to the actor. Michel Côté, as we have often said in recent days, was loved by Quebecers. Everyone loved him. I think it’s because he loved everyone
he said.
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