Guy Marchand Malade, a renowned French actor, musician and singer who had shown his exceptional talent and captivated the audience with his outstanding performance, especially in the Nestor Burma, The Grilling and The Under-Gifted, has sadly passed away after a battle with life-threatening cancer disease.
Guy Marchand Malade
Guy Marchand Malade was born in Paris, France, on May 22, 1937. In 1962, Marchand began his career as an extra in The Longest Day. Since then, he has pursued his passion for music and singing, which led him to release several albums and singles, including the famous hit song ‘ Destinee’, a title song for the film Les Sous- doues en Vacances.
Marchand extended his passion for music into acting and showed his outstanding contribution to the film industry. He was a versatile actor who appeared in over 100 films and television shows. Marchand had worked with well-known film directors, including Bertrand Tavernier, Costa Gavras, Claude Miller, and Maurice Pialat. In 1976, the actor also won the Best Supporting Actor Cesar award for his role in Cousin Cousine.
Guy Marchand received widespread recognition for his role as a private detective, Nestor Burma, in the TV series with the title of the same character; the show aired from 1991 to 2003. He delivered his acting skills with humor, charisma, and charm, which made him the most beloved personality on French television
Marchand was also a talented author who had written several books, including autobiography and novels. His latest book was published in October 2023 with the name La Vie sans fard, which means life without makeup. Talking about the personal insights of his life, the actor was three times married and had four children. In addition, he was an avid pilot and horse rider.
How did Marchand Malade die?
Guy Marchand’s life took a tragic turn in early 2023 when he was diagnosed with a life-threatening cancer disease. The health hurdle distracted his ongoing projects, including his most anticipated albums. On his route to recovery, Marchand remained optimistic about it.
In November 2023, Marchand’s health deteriorated to the extent that he was hospitalized. On November 26, the rumor spread that he passed away due to cancer; however, it was dismissed by the Marchand representatives, who cleared the rumor that he had not passed away and was actively battling cancer.
Marchand was optimistic about his recovery, but cancer worsened, and he took his last breath on December 15, 2023, after a battle with cancer.
Even in the challenging times of his life, Marchand’s resilience, dedication, and positivity inspire many people. His robust personality will be forever cherished in the music and entertainment industry.
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