Another sudden disappearance that plunges the world of French cinema into sadness… Nadia Farès passed away in Paris at the age of 57 on Friday, April 17th, just a few days after being found unconscious in a pool in the capital. She had suffered a sudden illness and was urgently taken to the hospital, where her condition was critical. The announcement of her death was made by her daughters, Cylia and Shana Chasman, in a heartbreaking message sent to AFP.
“It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Nadia Farès this Friday. France has lost a great artist, but for us, above all, we have lost a mother,” the message read. A moving statement that reflects the greatness of the actress known to the public for her role in “Les Rivières pourpres”. She had managed to build a solid career in both cinema and television, in France and abroad, and her face had been associated with several notable works, including “Les Démons de Jesus” which had a lasting impact on audiences.
##Request from Nadia Farès’ daughters to honor their mother one last time
In the following days, her loved ones published an obituary in the “Le Figaro” newspaper, detailing the arrangements for the ceremony. “Shana Chasman, Cylia Chasman, her daughters, Micheline Tchemberdji, her mother, Steven Chasman have the immense sorrow to inform you of Nadia Farès’ passing on April 17, 2026. The religious ceremony will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 3:30 pm, at the Saint-Jean-de-Montmartre church, 19 rue des Abbesses, Paris (18th).” Also, a note accompanied this announcement, mentioning the symbolic request for “white flowers” from her daughters for those who would be attending on April 24th to pay their final respects.
##Difficult decision made by the actress’s family
In the pages of the magazine “Ici Paris”, we learned that the actress’s final moments were marked by a particularly tough decision for her loved ones. A scan had confirmed that “brain lesions due to lack of oxygen were irreversible”, and it was reported that “in agreement with the doctors, her family decided to disconnect her”. Surrounded by her family, especially her two daughters, Nadia Farès passed away after a brief battle, leaving behind a united and deeply affected family, as well as many friends from the cinema world still in shock from her premature departure.
