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Ventriloquist Michel Dejeneffe, creator of Tatayet, has died

The famous Belgian ventriloquist Michel Dejeneffe has passed away at the age of 77, according to multiple sources.

Ventriloquist Michel Dejeneffe, creator of Tatayet, has died
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Michel Dejeneffe, known as the creator of the ventriloquist character Tatayet, has died at the age of 77. His death was reported by several media outlets, including 20 Minutes, which specifies that he passed away on Friday in the Saint-Étienne area, where he had lived for several years.

The artist began to gain recognition starting in 1978 after moving to Paris. The duo he formed with Tatayet left a significant mark on the world of television and comedy in Belgium and beyond.