Tribute. Kamel, emblematic figure of the Bikini in Toulouse, is gone
Through Melina Le Corre
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An emblematic figure of Toulouse nights is gone. Kamelbar manager at Bikini since 2003 and customer since the 80s, passed away on Monday January 23 at the age of 68 years old.
“It was not confident”
“He became a friend, more than an employee. He was confident, he shared everything with us, “says Fabrice Sansonetco-director of the concert hall.
A “colorful” character. “He has never been seen, he had a lot of character! But it was unanimous. The customers were his kids and we were his friends,” remembers with emotion Fabrice Sansonetto.
Kamel had had a stroke in 2021, “he got over it, but I think it caught up with him”. He died Monday in a coma, “without suffering”, specifies the co-director. His funeral will take place on Monday January 29 at 2:30 p.m. in Toulouse. “Then, the whole team and relatives meet at the Bikini. »
Many reactions
“He reached out to people, created a bond with his audience. Customers need us, it’s very touching, as if we had lost a brother. Even anonymous people have told us of their sadness, ”adds Fabrice Sansonetto.
Some stars expressed their condolences on the Facebook publication of the Bikini, in particular the people of Toulouse Big Flo and Oli or the artists Bigaranx and Gari Greu.
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