Remembering Claude Piéplu on the 18th Anniversary of his death

  • By Lori Macatee
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Remembering Claude Piéplu, 18 Years Later

It has been exactly 18 long years since Claude Piéplu died in Paris on May 24, 2006 at the age of 83. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Today, fans of Claude Piéplu (Palace, ...) along with the rest of the film industry have been remembering the iconic man he was.

Piéplu, a cultural icon

Born in Paris on May 9, 1923, Claude Piéplu's career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Piéplu was not just a great actor, he was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.

In 1988 he touched the hearts of millions as Hugues-Jean Landreau in ‘Palace’. His legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering his unique heritage.

It's been 18 years since the tragic loss of Claude Piéplu and his personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Claude Piéplu is no longer physically here, his presence is more powerful than ever. He left a void that has yet to be filled.

In memory of the Late Great Claude Piéplu.

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