Bruno Salomone was the embodiment of humor and good spirits. His smile will forever be etched in the memories of viewers and loved ones. Known for his sketches in Nous Ç Nous, the actor passed away on March 15, 2026, at the age of 55 after battling cancer. Immediate tributes poured in from his colleagues in cinema and television. Salomone, of “Fais pas ci, fais pas ça” fame, had kept his illness private, not wanting pity.
Guillaume de Tonquédec, his co-star in the successful French TV series, only learned of his illness late. On March 17, de Tonquédec revealed, “I found out he was sick because he hadn’t told me. I learned it from someone else. In the end, I said to him: ‘Bruno, can we talk?’ I invited him to my place, he invited me to his, and I accompanied him until last Monday.” Salomone was laid to rest on March 23 at the Sainte-Anne de Polangis Church in Joinville-le-Pont, Val-de-Marne.
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The ceremony brought together Jean Dujardin, Jean-Luc Reichman, and Valérie Bonneton. Jean Dujardin, a close friend, delivered an emotional speech at the cemetery, expressing his love for Salomone. De Tonquédec surprised attendees with a spirited “Hip hip hip hooray!” cheer as a final homage.
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Salomone may have played his final role, but his memory lives on in the hearts of loved ones. Friends like Eric Collado, Eric Massot, Manu Joucla, and Jean Dujardin paid tribute at his burial. Actress Valérie Bonneton, visibly emotional, remarked on the enduring joy Salomone brought during their years together. Salomone had proposed to his wife Audrey in the hospital, and despite her grief, she finds solace in the support of friends and family. Though gone, Salomone’s presence remains cherished by those he held dear.
