Michel Colucci (October 28, 1944 - June 19 , 1986), better known as Coluche, was a famous French comedian who "went the extra mile" to rock the establishment.
Colucci adopted "Coluche" as a stage name at 26, when he began his artistic career.
He created the "Restos du coeur" in 1985. They collect food, money and clothes for the needy and the homeless.
His passing away in 1986 in a motorcycle accident (he was a professional speed racer) provoked national grief.
Since his comedy is very French and quite untranslatable, he is not well known outside France.