Since the announcement of the death of Michel Cordes, tributes have poured in from the ex-actors of the series Plus belle la vie. It’s Anne Decis’ turn to express herself with emotion.
Friday, May 5, the body of Michel Cordes was discovered in the town of Grabels near Montpellier. At 77, the comedian of the series More beautiful life died alone at home. Worried about not having any news, it was neighbors who found his lifeless body. The investigation is ongoing. The police favor the trail of suicide by firearm. For 18 years, Michel Cordes played Roland Marci, the owner of the bar Le Mistral in the emblematic series of France 3. “He’s been less talkative lately. When I saw him, he no longer held the conversation. And about a month ago he was saying he was down,” said a neighbor to Parisian specifying that the actor had recently separated from his companion.
When the death was announced, many actors from More beautiful life reacted like Fabienne Carat, Serge Dupire, Laëtitia Milot or even Rebecca Hampton. Remained silent at first, Anne Decis finally reacted. This Monday, May 8, on his account instagram, the actress, who played Luna Torres in the France 3 series, explained that it was difficult to speak. She published a photo of Michel Cordes. In legend, she chose to indulge in a long text in tribute to the actor explaining that the emotion was very strong and that he was “complicated to share intimacy with anonymous people“.
A vibrant tribute paid after 18 years spent on the set of Plus belle la vie
In her text, Anne Decis remembers the one she rubbed shoulders with for several years on the set of More beautiful life from 2004 to 2022 when the series ended. “I remember the love you had for your family, your daughter, your grandchildren. I remember our discussions about your passion for Occitan, directing, your theater memories, your love stories, sculpture“. Visibly admiring the man represented by Michel Cordes, the actress opens up with an open heart: “JI loved what you represented in this series, what you embodied there, always with fervor. And professionalism. This is what I can share today. That, and my pain, with everyone who loved you. The rest I keep to myself. Thank you Michael“, she concludes.