The death of Bruno Salomone deeply affected the world of French entertainment. Since the announcement of his death, tributes have been pouring in, especially from Jean-Luc Reichmann, who was very moved. The reaction of Patrick Sébastien to this tribute also caught attention. The former host paid tribute to the memory of the comedian, recalling their shared memories and moments of television together.
Jean-Luc Reichmann deeply touched by Bruno Salomone’s passing
The death of Bruno Salomone, who passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the age of 55, has deeply saddened his family and many viewers. In a statement sent to AFP, his agent Laurent Grégoire said: “It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Bruno Salomone. He passed away after battling a long illness.” Quickly, the messages of tribute poured in. Among the most affected personalities, Jean-Luc Reichmann expressed his sadness on Instagram. The host recalled that they had “shared so many laughs during the great days of Nous Ç Nous”, a troupe that marked an entire generation.
Two days after the announcement of his passing, Jean-Luc Reichmann delved into his archives to pay a new tribute to his friend. He shared an old video where the Nous Ç Nous troupe parodied the show ‘Les Z’amours’, which he hosted in the 1990s. In the caption, he wrote: “With Bruno Salomone, Jean Dujardin, my first impersonator, and the Nous Ç Nous troupe! Time passes, but the memories and laughter will remain forever.” The next day, he shared a photo taken on the set of ‘Attention à la marche’ with Catherine Benguigui and the duo Omar and Fred, accompanied by the message: “We will not forget you Bruno.”
Patrick Sébastien reacts and mentions a last moving gesture
The tribute published by Jean-Luc Reichmann quickly garnered many reactions. Among them, Patrick Sébastien’s was not unnoticed. The former presenter commented on the post with several red hearts, a sign of his emotions. Fans immediately understood that he shared the grief of the entertainment world. In the 1990s, the Nous Ç Nous troupe regularly participated in the show ‘Fiesta’ on France 2, hosted by Patrick Sébastien. This collaboration had created strong bonds between the host and the departed comedian. The simple yet sincere reaction of the host touched many internet users who remembered this period. Shortly after the announcement of the passing, Patrick Sébastien also revealed having received worrying news for several weeks. He admitted: “I knew for some time that things were not going well, I was expecting it.” The host also recounted a very particular request made by Jean Dujardin. According to him, Bruno Salomone wanted to see again the many sequences filmed with the troupe. “Bruno wanted to see all the sequences he had done with us again. We had sent him all of that and I know it had made him happy to see all those beautiful years of happiness and celebration,” he explained. A simple gesture, but full of emotion.
