Nadia Farès, the French actress best known for her roles in the thriller series “Rivières pourpres” and the crime drama “Marseille,” has died at the age of 57.
According to reports from Le Monde and franceinfo, Farès passed away following an accident in a swimming pool in Paris. The incident occurred recently, though specific details about the circumstances have not been disclosed by authorities.
Le Parisien reported that investigators are focusing on a possible medical cause as they continue to examine the events leading to her death, noting that the inquiry is orienting toward a medical track.
Farès built a respected career in French television and film, gaining widespread recognition for her intense performances in gritty, character-driven stories. Her work in “Rivières pourpres,” a long-running police procedural based on the novels by Jean-Christophe Grangé, and her role in “Marseille,” the Netflix-produced political drama set in the port city, cemented her status as a familiar and compelling presence on screen.
Her passing marks the loss of a distinctive talent in European cinema, one who brought depth and authenticity to complex roles over more than two decades in the industry.
