Bruno Salomone was the embodiment of humor and good cheer. His smile will forever be etched in the memory of television viewers and his loved ones. Revealed through his sketches on “Nous Ãça Nous,” the actor passed away on March 15, 2026 at the age of 55. Cancer overcame his resilience. Immediately, his colleagues from the film and television industry paid heartfelt tributes to him. The actor from “Fais pas ci, fais pas ça” kept his illness a secret, not wanting anyone to pity him.
Guillaume de Tonquédec, who played alongside him in the successful French TV series, learned about his condition late. On March 17, he revealed on the show “C Ã vous”: “I found out he was sick because he didn’t tell me. I learned 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.” Bruno Salomone was buried on Monday, March 23, at the Sainte-Anne church in Polangis, Joinville-le-Pont, in Val-de-Marne.
Funeral of Bruno Salomone: Guillaume de Tonquédec wanted to celebrate joy
A ceremony that brought together Jean Dujardin, Jean-Luc Reichman, and Valérie Bonneton. Facing a crowd devastated by this loss, Jean Dujardin, his lifelong friend, gave a moving speech. With red eyes and a trembling voice, George Clooney’s good friend expressed his love for Bruno Salomone. At the cemetery, Guillaume de Tonquédec surprised everyone. According to reporters from “Le Parisien” who were present, “at the cemetery, as a final tribute, we heard a loud ‘Hip hip hip hooray! Hip hip hooray!’ shouted by Guillaume de Tonquédec.” A shout that echoed in the sky as a celebration of the soul of a great artist.
Bruno Salomone’s Funeral: Bruno Salomone’s widow, Audrey, in deep sorrow
Bruno Salomone may have played his final role, but he will forever remain in the hearts of his loved ones. A loyal friend, he was known for collecting friends. As a sign of loyalty, Éric Collado, Eric Massot, Manu Joucla, and Jean Dujardin, members of the “Nous Ãça Nous” troupe, were present at the burial to pay their respects.
Actress Valérie Bonneton, also in attendance, was in tears as the coffin left the church of Sainte-Anne de Polangis, Joinville-le-Pont. A few days prior, she said to “TV Magazine”: “He is present in me, he will be with me every second. We had ten absolutely wonderful years where I only have his smile in my mind, meaning joy all the time.” Bruno Salomone proposed to his wife Audrey in the hospital. His devastated widow received support from friends, family, and loved ones. Bruno Salomone may have departed, but he will always be with those who held him dear.
