Mr. Speaker, Quebec's arts and media community was saddened to learn yesterday that cultural journalist and TV personality Herby Moreau has passed away at the age of 56.
No stranger to red carpets and opening nights, Herby knew everyone, and everyone knew and liked him. He had a natural talent for drawing people out, and he infused our cultural scene with a touch of glamour and prestige that would have been lacking had he not been a part of it. He rubbed shoulders with A-list celebrities and had access to the biggest stars in Hollywood and the world, but his passion for our own cultural industry never wavered. He knew how to showcase our homegrown artists with an approach that was both professional and entertaining.
The Bloc Québécois would like to offer its sincere condolences to his son Julien, his family, his loved ones and the dozens of collaborators who worked with him over the years. The Bloc Québécois would like to join in the tributes to this son of Haiti, who became one of the most influential and beloved cultural figures in Quebec's arts community.