French actress Nadia Farès has died at the age of 52. Her death was confirmed by her daughters, Cylia and Shana Chasman, in a statement shared on social media on Friday, April 18, 2026.
The actress was reportedly found unconscious in a swimming pool earlier in the week. She was hospitalized in critical condition and succumbed to her injuries. Farès was known for her roles in films such as "The Crimson Rivers" (2000) and "Chaos" (2001).
Her daughters' statement expressed profound grief, saying, "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."
Born in 1973, Farès had a career spanning over two decades in French cinema and television. Tributes from colleagues and fans have poured in, remembering her talent and presence on screen.
