French actress Nadia Farès, known for her role in the 2000 thriller "The Crimson Rivers," has died at the age of 57. Her daughters announced her death on Friday, April 17, 2026.
Farès was found unconscious in a swimming pool in Paris less than a week ago and had been in a coma since the incident. The exact circumstances leading to the accident are under investigation.
Born in 1968, Nadia Farès had a career spanning film and television. Beyond "The Crimson Rivers," she appeared in projects such as "The Nest" (2002) and "The French Dispatch" (2021). She was also a trained dancer.
Tributes from colleagues and the French film industry have highlighted her talent and presence on screen. Further details regarding memorial services have not been made public.
