The sudden death of French actress Nadia Farès has shocked the film and television world, leaving colleagues and fans mourning a life cut short at 57. Reports say she was found unconscious in a swimming pool at a private gym in Paris on April 11 after suffering cardiac arrest. She was hospitalized at Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, fell into a coma, and passed away on April 17. Authorities are investigating, though early signs suggest no foul play.

Born in Morocco, Farès built a strong international career. She rose to wider fame in The Crimson Rivers, directed by Mathieu Kassovitz, and continued with roles in films like War and Storm Warning. On television, she reached new audiences through Marseille, starring alongside Gérard Depardieu. Her performances were known for their emotional depth and intensity.

Before her death, she was preparing a new step in her career, set to begin filming an action-comedy in 2026 as an actress, director, and screenwriter—a project now left unfinished.

Her daughters, Cylia and Shana Chasman, shared their grief: “It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Nadia Farès this Friday. France has lost a great artist, but for us, it is above all a mother we have just lost.” In a personal message, Cylia added, “It pains me to say goodbye, but mama, I will make you so proud… You were not only an amazing mom but my best friend.”

Farès had previously faced serious health issues, including a brain aneurysm she once called “a ticking time bomb,” along with multiple heart surgeries. Her passing is not only a loss to the industry but, above all, a deeply personal loss for her family—“not just a public loss, but a deeply human one.”