“So that the fight continues…”: Nikos, Karine Ferri… there are many tributes paid to Grégory Lemarchal 17 years after his death

17 ans après la mort de Grégory Lemarchal, l'émotion est encore vive. MAXPPP – Thierry LOPEZ

Ce mardi 30 avril 2024 marque les 17 ans de la mort de Grégory Lemarchal. De nombreuses personnalités ont tenu à rendre hommage au chanteur.

On April 30, 2007, Grégory Lemarchal died following complications from his illness: cystic fibrosis. 17 years after the death of the winner of the fourth season of the Star Academy, the emotion is still strong for his ex-partner and the TF1 presenter and host, Nikos Aliagas.

"To keep the fight going"

The one who shared the life of the young singer, Karine Ferri, still seems very touched by his death. This Tuesday, she published a post on her Instagram account, where it is written these words: "Why I live, why I die…", which are the words of Daniel Balavoine.

The host of the show, Nikos Aliagas, also shared a photo with Grégory Lemarchal, in tribute to the late singer.

Nikos Aliagas’ tribute. Capture Instagram @nikosaliagas

Lucie Bernardoni, the finalist alongside Grégory Lemarchal during the fourth season of Star Ac', also spoke out on Instagram. “Because there are no words strong enough or well chosen to talk about that April day, she wrote.

The message from the finalist of the 4th season of Star Academy. Capture Instagram @luciebernardoni

All the messages from these personalities were accompanied by a call for donations to the Grégory Lemarchal Association, which raises funds for research and the fight against this fatal genetic disease. With the aim that "the fight continues", indicates Karine Ferri.

A mobilization to Lozère

Around sixty old cars, collectibles or exceptional, gathered in September 2023 for the fourth Walk of the Heart organized by the Mende Auto Passion association, with the help of the Mende festival committee.

The start was given from the Place du Foirail under the gaze of curious people who came to admire the cars. This organization made it possible to donate 1,800 euros to l&rsquo ;Grégory Lemarchal association.