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French Actress Nadia Farès Dies After Pool Incident
18 Apr
Summary
- Actress Nadia Farès died at 57 after being found unconscious in a Paris pool.
- She previously survived brain surgery for an aneurysm and three heart surgeries.
- Farès was set to direct and write her first film in September 2026.
French film actress Nadia Farès passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the age of 57. Her daughters confirmed her death, which followed an incident on Sunday, April 11, 2026, where she was discovered unconscious in a Paris swimming pool. Farès suffered a cardiac arrest and subsequently died at Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital.
Authorities have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death, though no wrongdoing has been identified at this time. The actress had previously disclosed significant health battles, including undergoing brain surgery in 2007 due to an aneurysm and surviving three heart surgeries.
Born in Marrakesh, Morocco, in 1968, Farès gained prominence in the 2000s for her roles in films such as Mathieu Kassovitz's "The Crimson River." Her career also included appearances in Hollywood productions like "Storm Warning" and numerous French films.
Looking towards the future, Farès was scheduled to commence filming an action-comedy in September 2026, marking her directorial and screenwriting debut.
