Michel Colucci known as Coluche, (1943-1987) famous French comedian and fantasist. He became known tir his acerbic parodies of the typical malcontented man. Amongst his most celebrated routines should be mentioned his caricyatures of television games shows, and his depiction of the unbearable hitckhiker. Another of Coluche's claims to fame lies in his spectacular practical jokes including his sham marnage to Thierry Le Luron (another well known fantasiste) and his attempt to become President of the Republic. In the cinema his greatest rote was in the film "Tchao Pantin". There was also a truely humanisation side to his nature, notably in his starting and supporting the "Restos du Coeur" which stil) provides millions of the measls to the needy during the winter months.