French actress Nadia Fares has died at 57 after being found unconscious in a swimming pool at a gym in Paris. She later passed away in hospital, and authorities have opened an investigation, with no foul play suspected so far.
Born in Morocco, she rose to fame with The Crimson Rivers (2000) and went on to appear in films like War and Storm Warning, as well as the Netflix series Marseille alongside Gérard Depardieu.
Fares had also planned to make her directorial debut in 2026, a project that will no longer happen.
Her daughters confirmed her death, calling her “a great artist” and above all “a mother.” They also shared emotional tributes, describing her as their role model and best friend.
She had a history of serious health issues, including brain and heart surgeries.