French actress Nadia Farès, best known for her role in The Crimson River, has died at the age of 57. She passed away on April 17 at a Paris hospital, a week after being found unconscious in a swimming pool at a private gym.
According to reports, Farès suffered cardiac arrest on April 11, which left her in a coma. She was taken to Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, where she remained until her death. Authorities launched an investigation but have stated that there is no evidence of foul play.
Her daughters, Cylia and Shana Chasman, confirmed the news in a statement, expressing both national and personal grief. “France has lost a great artist, but for us, it is above all a mother we have just lost,” they said.
Cylia later shared an emotional tribute on social media, describing her mother as both her role model and best friend. She wrote that the loss is “a heartbreak I will never get over,” adding that the sudden tragedy is a reminder of how quickly life can change.
Born in Marrakesh, Morocco, in 1968, Farès rose to international prominence in the early 2000s. She built a diverse career spanning French cinema and Hollywood, including roles in films like Storm Warning (2007). At the time of her death, she had been preparing for her directorial debut, an action-comedy scheduled to begin filming later this year.
Farès had also faced serious health issues throughout her life. In 2007, she underwent brain surgery to treat an aneurysm she once described as “a ticking time bomb.” She had previously undergone three heart surgeries as well.