The emotion remains strong after the disappearance of Nadia Farès. Established in the neighborhood since 2025, the actress had returned to Paris after several years in Los Angeles, where she had formed a friendship with Laeticia Hallyday. Disappeared on April 17 at the age of 57 due to a “heart incident”, the unforgettable heroine of the film “Les Rivières pourpres” received a final tribute today from her loved ones and fans on the Place des Abbesses, in the neighborhood that was dear to her.
Funeral of Nadia Farès: a ceremony full of emotion
Since the announcement of her death, tributes have been pouring in. Director Claude Lelouch, her neighbor and friend, praised a woman “full of joy and generosity”. On his part, Jean Dujardin evoked a luminous artist, paying tribute to her talent and kindness.
At the initiative of her daughters Cylia and Shana, her mother Micheline Tchemberdji, and her ex-partner Steven Chasman, this tribute is meant to be simple and sincere, just like her. The participants were invited to bring white flowers, a symbol of peace and sweetness, to accompany this particularly moving moment of contemplation.
Funeral of Nadia Farès: the celebrities present
During Nadia Farès’ funeral, many celebrities made sure to be present to pay their last respects and support her family. Among them, her close friend Laeticia Hallyday arrived first.
Several figures from the French cinema also made the trip, such as Doria Tillier, Elsa Zylberstein, Jonathan Cohen, François Vincentelli,Samuel Le Bihan, Pascal Elbé, and François Berléand. The strong and emotional presence reflects the affection the actress evoked in the artistic community.
Other prominent figures from the world of cinema, like Stéphane De Groodt, Claude Lelouch, Guillaume Canet, and Mathilda May, were also present to bid farewell to the actress one last time.
Funeral of Nadia Farès: a sudden departure
The disappearance of Nadia Farès deeply shook the public. On April 12, the actress was found unconscious in a pool of a Parisian club, after suffering a cardiac arrest. Hospitalized urgently at the Pitié-Salpêtrière, she was put into an artificial coma before passing away a few days later on April 17, at the age of 57.
Renowned for her role in “Les Rivières pourpres”, she was about to embark on a new chapter in her career, with a film project in the works. Her sudden departure is especially poignant as the actress had already faced serious health issues in the past.
