French actress Nadia Farès has died at the age of 57. Her death was announced on Friday, April 18, 2026, by her daughters, Cylia and Shana Chasman, in a statement shared with the media.
Farès was born in Nice, France, and began her acting career in the late 1980s. She gained significant recognition for her role as Dr. Judith Hérault in the 2000 thriller 'The Crimson Rivers' (Les Rivières Pourpres), starring alongside Jean Reno and Vincent Cassel.
Her career spanned film and television, with notable appearances in projects such as 'The Nest' (Le Nid), 'The Last Wave' (La Dernière Vague), and the TV series 'The Returned' (Les Revenants). She was also a director, having directed the 2007 film 'The Last Wave.'
The cause of death has not been publicly disclosed. The family has requested privacy during this time of mourning.
