Nadia Farès Dies at 57: Remembering the French-Moroccan Actress

The world of French cinema is mourning the loss of actress Nadia Farès, who died on April 17, 2026, at the age of 57. Her daughters confirmed the news, describing the loss not only of a celebrated artist but, most painfully, of their mother. (People.com)

Farès was born in Marrakesh, Morocco, in 1968 and went on to build a successful career in French and international film and television. She became widely known after her breakthrough role in the 2000 thriller The Crimson Rivers, where she appeared alongside Jean Reno and Vincent Cassel. (Variety)

A Career That Reached Beyond France

After her breakthrough, Farès continued working across both French and international productions.

She appeared in films including War, starring Jason Statham and Jet Li, as well as Storm Warning and other projects. She also appeared in Netflix’s French-language series Marseille, where she played Vanessa d’Abrantes opposite Gérard Depardieu. (HOLA! USA)

Farès was still looking toward the future. She had been preparing to make her feature-film debut as a writer and director, with an action comedy scheduled to begin filming later in 2026. (HOLA! USA)

Her Final Days

Farès was found unconscious in a swimming pool at a private sports facility in Paris on April 11.

She was taken to Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital and remained in a coma before her death six days later. Her daughters subsequently confirmed that she had died on April 17. (People.com)

Reports say authorities investigated the circumstances surrounding the incident, with no evidence of foul play reported. (People.com)

A Mother Remembered With Love

Perhaps the most heartbreaking tributes came from Farès’ daughters.

Her daughter Cylia Chasman described her mother as her best friend and role model, sharing her grief publicly after the death.

The family asked for privacy and discretion as they mourned their loss. (HOLA! USA)

Farès had also spoken openly about serious health challenges earlier in her life, including brain surgery for an aneurysm and three heart operations over a four-year period. (HOLA! USA)

Remembering Nadia Farès

For audiences, Nadia Farès will be remembered for the intensity and versatility she brought to her performances.

For her family, however, the actress who appeared on movie screens around the world was something much more personal: a mother, a friend, and someone whose absence can never be replaced.

She leaves behind a body of work that will continue to introduce new audiences to her talent.

Nadia Farès was 57. May she rest in peace.