The disappearance of the French actor Bruno Salomone has left her mark on the world of film and television. Known for having co-starred with him in the television drama Special mention, the actress Helen of Fougerolles mentioned, in an interview given to Paris Match, the way in which the artist had chosen to live with his illness away from the public eye. According to her, the actor primarily wanted to preserve his private life and prevent his health condition from becoming a public issue.
A disease kept secret
In her testimony, Hélène de Fougerolles explains that Bruno Salomone had chosen not to speak publicly about his health. The actor, very frail in recent months, had gradually put his professional projects on hold. This decision, motivated by great discretion, aimed to maintain a certain distance between his personal life and his public image. According to the actress, Bruno Salomone didn't want the public to learn of his illness, for fear that people would pity him.
The actress revealed that their exchanges were primarily conducted via text messages. She recounted regularly sending him words of encouragement, sometimes accompanied by a simple reference to the southern sun. In one of these later messages, Helen of Fougerolles he wrote to him: "A little thought […] from the southern sun, I send you my love.". Bruno Salomone He then replied to him calmly: "Thank you, I will fight."
"We were expecting him to leave."
As the weeks went by, news concerning Bruno Salomone's health circulated confidentially among his close associates. In the columns of Paris MatchHélène de Fougerolles explains that this information was shared within a WhatsApp group chat involving several members of the series' team. Special mentionThis group allowed actors and technicians to stay informed while respecting their colleague's desire for discretion.
The actress acknowledges that the deteriorating situation had gradually prepared loved ones for a tragic outcome. "We were expecting him to leave.""This anticipation did nothing to lessen the pain felt after the announcement of the actor's death," confided Hélène de Fougerolles, adding that he was only 55 years old.
