Mr. Speaker, yesterday, we were stunned and saddened to hear the news of the passing of a grande dame of the theatre, television and cinema. A truly unique woman, Béatrice Picard had us all fooled. Indeed, over the past few years and until very recently, although we knew she was 96 years old, she managed to convince us that she was immortal. That is how we can appreciate the extent of her talent as an actress. Throughout her career, Ms. Picard touched us with the faithfulness of her acting and surprised us with her passion and the ease with which she was able to make all of the roles she played her own. Of course, she also had an enchanting way about her. She could make us laugh ourselves hoarse—yes, I went there—with her unforgettable portrayal of Marge Simpson, which, unsurprisingly, touched so many generations.
We loved Béatrice, we admired her and we will never forget her.