Washington [US], October 6 (ANI): Veteran French actor Michel Blanc, who is known for his works in ‘Les Bronzes’ and ‘Monsieur Hire’ has passed away at the age of 72, reported Variety. Blanc was most remembered for playing the awkward bachelor Jean-Claude Dusse in Patrice Leconte’s 1978 film ‘Les Bronzes’. He starred in the 1979 and 2006 sequels of the cult French comedy. Blanc was also known for his dramatic cinematic performances, particularly his role as the main character in Leconte’s 1989 criminal thriller ‘Monsieur Hire’. Blanc won the Cesar Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2012 for hi…