Nadia Fares, a prominent actress known for her role in Les Rivières pourpres, died on April 17, 2026. She was found unconscious in a luxury gym swimming pool in Paris on April 11.
Fares was 57 years old at the time of her death. She had been swimming laps before losing consciousness and was later placed in a medically induced coma.
Details surrounding her health reveal a troubling history. Fares suffered a cardiac arrest shortly before her passing. She had undergone brain surgery in 2007 due to an aneurysm and had three heart surgeries within four years prior to her death.
Born in Morocco in 1968, she rose to fame with her breakthrough role in the film Les Rivières pourpres in 2000. Her career included notable performances and a recent role in the Netflix series Marseille.
Her daughters, Cylia and Shana Chasman, announced her passing with heavy hearts. “It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Nadia Fares this Friday,” they said.
Cylia shared more personal sentiments: “Mama. This is a heartbreak I will never get over.” Shana echoed similar feelings, stating she would always be their angel.
Nadia was preparing to direct her first feature film later in 2026. This project marked an exciting new chapter for her career.
The loss of Nadia Fares resonates deeply within the artistic community. Yet for her daughters, it is their mother they mourn most profoundly.
As they navigate this painful chapter, the legacy of Nadia Fares will endure through their memories and her body of work.
