The criminalist behind this successful newspaper Indefensible is dead. MAnd Richard Dubé, who was 66, died suddenly on Saturday, news that shocked both the legal and broadcast communities.
This great litigator, registered as a lawyer at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, was the creator and co-author ofIndefensible with his partner, showrunner and producer Izabel Chevrier.
The “showrunner” and producer of “Indéfendable”, Izabel Chevrier, together with her partner, Me Richard Dubé, creator and co-author of the daily series, in September 2022. Joël Lemay / QMI Agency
Me Dubé, who had 40 years of practice in criminal law, suffered a devastating heart attack, according to his wife and co-worker.
“It is with indescribable sadness that I announce the departure of my lover, Richard Dubé. The man of my life. He left us suddenly last Saturday, suffering from a heart attack. He leaves an immense void in all of us. His reassuring presence, his laughter, his humor, his clarity, his loving arms, was my companion in all struggles and all pleasures. We have formed a team united by heart. A part of my heart died with him,” Izabel Chevrier wrote on Facebook.
“Richard was so happy,” Ms. Chevrier continued. She had finally realized a great dream: to proudly complete 40 years of criminal law practice and become a writer. Which he achieved with as much success as his departure. He was proud and accomplished. A wife he adored, extraordinary children and grandchildren who he loved more than anything, faithful friends, a new, beautiful and long life ahead of him.”
Izabel Chevrier said she was a happy couple with Me Dubé and that their life “was full of sweetness and love”.
“A life full of everything. I love you Riccardo. You have left an indelible mark in the hearts of every human being who had the honor of knowing you. You will stay with me forever. I love you, my wolf. Richard Dubé, an exceptional, irreplaceable man. Thank you for everything you have given me and taught me with so much love. Life will never be the same without you.”
The producers at Pixcom also wanted to react.
“Our hearts go out to his partner Izabel, his family, his colleagues, his friends and the entire big family ofIndefensible. Richard was a great person who we considered a friend. He was unifying, bold, creative and always managed to surprise us. He discovered the world of actors and television with passion, and was able to be present for everyone, on every stage. We will miss his passion and his creativity, but it is his presence in our lives that will leave the greatest void,” Pixcom’s Nicola Merola and Charles Lafortune said in a press release.
“Indefensible” returns this Monday, at 7pm, on TVA. We recognize the main cast, namely the actors Julie Trépanier (newcomer to the studio), Martin-David Peters, Michel Laperrière, Nour Belkhiria, Anne-Élisabeth Bossé and Sébastien Delorme. Photo provided by TVA, Karl Jessy
“We salute with regret this man who has left no one indifferent, both for his impressive career as a criminal lawyer and for his new career as an author, but above all for his constant determination to advance the truth, both in court and in television. », added MM. Merola and Lafortuna.
The rigor of a batting tenor
Even in the legal world, Me Dubé’s sudden passing leaves a great void. I Marie-Pierre Boulet, criminal lawyer and president of the Association of Defense Lawyers of Quebec, praised the “rigor” of “this true tenor of the bar”.
“I cannot ignore his voice, the particular voice of Me Dubé. A great litigator and necessarily had this tool that allowed him to convey great messages through his work. […] He had very cutting-edge legal knowledge.”
“He managed to present the role of the defense lawyer with great skill [dans Indéfendable]. I personally listened to the series and I can say that it is very representative. […] We see that there is a very truthful foundation and that he had great experience as a criminal lawyer,” according to Boulet.
“What I like about the series Indefensible, is the fact that we immerse ourselves in the psychological universe of the defense lawyer’s work; the difficulties sometimes with our values, our morals, the difficulties of customers, with judges, prosecutors. Indefensible it was a real opportunity to put all his practical knowledge to use on screen. Explain the role of the defense attorney. [De partir] suddenly, like this, when we know that it is a project that he was passionate about, that fascinated him and motivated him, the sadness adds a lot.”
The daily series Indefensible returns to TVA this Monday, at 7pm, after the holidays. A third season has also been ordered.
They said:
“This morning the news of the death of Richard Dubé is sad. Sincere condolences to his wife Izabel Chevrier, co-author and producer of the daily series Indefensibleto his family, friends and entire extended family ofIndefensible», said the president and CEO of Quebecor, Pierre Karl Péladeau.
Sad news this morning of the death of Richard Dubé. Sincere condolences to his wife Izabel Chevrier, co-author and producer of the daily series Indéfendable, to his family, to her friends and to the entire Indéfendable family. https://t.co/ZAwo1AbvfZ
— Pierre Karl Péladeau (@PKP_Qc) January 8, 2024
“TVA Group and Quebecor Content would like to offer their sincere condolences to Izabel Chevrier, Me Dubé’s loved ones as well as the entire cast and crew members.Indefensible. Richard has been one of the pillars of this successful series and his extensive experience as a criminal lawyer has transcended reality to create a believable and exciting work of fiction. We add our voices to those of Pixcom’s president, Nicola Merola, and its first vice president, Charles Lafortune, to reiterate that Richard Dubé was an exceptional and unifying being, and that his sudden passing will leave an immeasurable void. said Nathalie Fabien, Senior Director, Channels and Programming, TVA Group, and Nadège Pouyez, General Manager, Quebecor Content.
2024-01-08 17:36:05
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