Nadia Fares has died at the age of 57 after a tragic incident in a swimming pool in Paris.
On April 11, 2026, she was found unconscious at a private club. Emergency services arrived quickly, but details remain unconfirmed.
Fares was placed in a coma and sadly succumbed to her injuries on April 17, 2026. Her daughters announced her passing via Instagram.
They expressed their immense sadness, stating, “It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Nadia Fares this Friday.” Celia Chasman, one of her daughters, shared her grief: “Mom… this is a pain I will never get over.”
The cause of death has been reported as a sudden heart attack. This follows a history of health issues for Fares—she underwent brain surgery in 2007 and had three heart operations within four years.
Nadia Fares gained fame in 2001 with her role in the film ‘Les Rivières Pourpres’. She also starred in the Netflix series ‘Marseille’ from 2016 to 2018. Just months before her untimely death, she was set to begin shooting her first feature film as a screenwriter and director in September 2026.
Her family has requested respect and discretion during their mourning period. They emphasized that while France has lost a great artist, for them, it is above all a mother they have just lost.
An investigation has been opened regarding the circumstances surrounding her death. The artistic community mourns the loss of Nadia Fares—a talent whose legacy will endure through her work.