French actress Nadia Farès has died at the age of 57. Her death was announced by her family on Friday, April 18, 2026, following an accident in a swimming pool.
Farès was best known internationally for her role as Dr. Fanny Ferreira in the 2000 thriller "The Crimson Rivers," starring alongside Jean Reno and Vincent Cassel. She also appeared in other French films and television series throughout her career.
Her daughters, Cylia and Shana Chasman, confirmed the news in a statement, expressing their profound grief. "It is with immense sadness that we announce the death this Friday of Nadia Farès. France has lost a great artist, but for us, it is above all a mother that we have just lost," they wrote.
Details surrounding the exact nature and location of the swimming pool accident have not been publicly disclosed by the family at this time. Tributes from colleagues and fans have begun to pour in, remembering her talent and contributions to French cinema.
