French actress Nadia Farès has died at the age of 57. Her death was confirmed by her family in a statement released on Friday, April 18, 2026. The statement, shared by her daughters Cylia and Shana Chasman, cited an accident that occurred in a swimming pool as the cause.
Farès was best known internationally for her role as police captain Fanny Ferreira in the 2000 thriller "The Crimson Rivers," starring alongside Jean Reno and Vincent Cassel. She also appeared in films such as "The Nest" (2002) and "Bedwin Hacker" (2003), and had a recurring role in the French television series "Julie Lescaut."
Born on December 23, 1968, in Geneva, Switzerland, to a Tunisian father and a French mother, Farès studied at the Cours Florent drama school in Paris. Her career spanned film and television for over two decades.
Tributes have poured in from colleagues and fans, remembering her talent and presence on screen. Further details regarding memorial services have not been disclosed by the family, who have requested privacy during this time.
