Michel Côté’s cause of death has not been announced yet. According to his family, he died on Monday, May 29, 2023. He was 72 years old.
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“Michel, Quebec loved you for your humor, your kindness, and your sincerity and your extraordinary talent. My thoughts are with your family and your many friends. Tonight, I’ll have a nice cold beer in your honor!” Minister of Canadian Heritage and Quebec Lieutenant, Pablo Rodriguez wrote after his death was announced.

Born on June 25, 1950, Michel Côté taught introductory acting and improvisation at the Option Theatre in Ste. Therese until 1977. He began performing in the play Broue at the theatre; the play was intended to have a one-month run, but it didn’t happen.
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He played the lead role in the film Cruising Bar and was nominated for a Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in 1990. He also played the lead role in the film C. R. A. Z. Y and won a Genie in the same category for this film in 2005.
Côté revived his Cruising Bar characters in the sequel film Cruising Bar 2 in 2008. He received a Jutra Award nomination for Best Actor at the 11th Jutra Awards.
“We are saddened by the death of Michel Côté, a pillar of Quebec culture. My thoughts are with Mr. Côté’s family and loved ones,” Jean-Yves Duclos wrote.


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