Very moved, one of the pallbearers of the coffin burst into tears

Gaspard Ulliel, the favorite fiancé of the French has definitely flown away… And theemotion was strong during the funeral of the actor at the Saint-Eustache Church in Paris, Thursday January 27, 2022. More than a week after his tragic disappearance, following a skiing accident, several personalities paid a last tribute to the actor. Catherine Deneuve, Raphaël Personnaz, Nathalie Baye, or even Mélanie Thierry accompanied the actor’s spouse, Gaëlle Pietri, as well as their six-year-old son Orso, in this last farewell.

The grief and sadness of all were palpable in Saint-Eustache. Around 11 a.m., silence fell within the religious building. Eight men then brought Gaspard Ulliel’s black coffin to the altar. Among the carriers, there was the comedian Jeremy Renier, his on-screen partner who had played Pierre Bergé in the film Saint Laurent by Bertrand Bonello, but also others close to the actor. And according to The Parisian, one of them, overwhelmed with emotion, would have burst into tears while almost tripping.

A brief tribute to the son of Gaspard Ulliel

Since the announcement of the unexpected death of the actor, an immense emotion reasons in the world of the 7th art. The day of Gaspard Ulliel’s funeral, cameras were prohibited within the Saint-Eustache church, but the blessing could be broadcast on the news channels, including CNews, thanks to the testimonies of people present inside.

During the ceremony, Gaspard Ulliel’s best friends took the floor and assured Orso of their full attention and protection. As confirmed by journalists from CNews, Lhe family had chosen to reduce the ceremony just an hour away for the actor’s baby boy to attend. “There should be few speeches (…) It was what the family wanted, that the speeches at the Saint-Eustache church have meaning for her little boy », was explained on CNews. Gaspard Ulliel would surely have appreciated, he who often confided that his role as a father had upset the meaning of his existence.