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Nadia Farès' Funeral: Catherine Deneuve, Claude Lelouch, Laeticia Hallyday Pay Final Tribute to the Actress

From Le Figaro · (9m ago) French Critical tone

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • French actress Nadia Farès, known for "Les Rivières pourpres," died on April 17 following a cardiac incident in a swimming pool.
  • Numerous celebrities, including Catherine Deneuve and Claude Lelouch, attended her funeral service in Paris.
  • Farès had a history of heart problems, including an aneurysm in 2007, and had undergone several operations.

Paris mourns the loss of Nadia Farès, a celebrated French actress whose vibrant career was tragically cut short. The world of cinema gathered at the Saint-Jean-de-Montmartre church to pay their final respects to the star, best known for her powerful role in Mathieu Kassovitz's "Les Rivières pourpres."

It's an important moment for me. We could only appreciate her ease in playing all sorts of roles, but also her simplicity, her kindness, and her humanity.

— Nadia (attendee)A Parisian woman named Nadia, who shares the actress's name, expressing her admiration for the late actress.

The funeral service, held on April 24, saw a poignant assembly of French cinema's elite. Icons such as Catherine Deneuve, who had also attended the earlier memorial for Nathalie Baye, and acclaimed director Claude Lelouch were present, alongside Laeticia Hallyday, Samuel Le Bihan, and other close friends and colleagues. Their presence underscored the deep impact Farès had on the industry and the personal connections she forged.

Farès, a Parisian native, passed away on April 17 after a 'cardiac incident' in a swimming pool. This tragic event followed a history of significant health challenges, including an aneurysm in 2007 and subsequent heart operations. Her daughters, Shana and Celia, were a source of strength for her throughout these trying times, a fact acknowledged with heartfelt messages from those close to her.

She was one of his great friends, his neighbor when Nadia Farès still lived in Los Angeles.

— Laeticia HallydayLaeticia Hallyday recalling her friendship with Nadia Farès.

The outpouring of grief and the attendance of so many prominent figures at her funeral reflect the esteem in which Nadia Farès was held. Her talent, described by one attendee as an 'ease in playing all sorts of roles,' combined with her 'simplicity, kindness, and humanity,' left a lasting impression. The white floral tributes, requested by her daughters, symbolized a serene farewell to an actress who graced the French screen with her presence.

They thanked her for the unconditional support they gave their mother following her numerous operations for heart problems.

— Laeticia HallydayLaeticia Hallyday's message to Nadia Farès' daughters, acknowledging their support for their mother.
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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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