It is with immense sadness that we received news late into the night. On Friday, April 17, Nadia Farès passed away at the age of 57, after several days in an artificial coma due to an accidental drowning. Currently, investigators are focusing on the medical aspect, as she had a history of serious health issues, including a brain aneurysm in 2017 and three heart surgeries. Her two daughters, Shana and Cylia Chasman, announced the tragic news, stating, “France has lost a great artist, but for us, it is above all a mother that we have lost,” in a statement to AFP.
Shortly after, her younger daughter took to social media to share a lengthy message about their final conversation. The day before her accident at the pool, Nadia Farès reportedly told her that she was “not afraid of death.” Emotionally, Cylia paid tribute to her “best friend,” describing an extraordinary woman whose life changed overnight.
Soon after the announcement of her death, social media was flooded with messages from her friends and former colleagues. Michael Youn expressed his anger at fate, praising her strength, joy, and kindness. Arthur shared a simple photo of the actress with a black heart, while Josiane Balasko lamented the “injustice” of such sadness. Elsa Zylberstein and Christophe Dechavanne also shared their grief, remembering Nadia’s smile and positive energy.
Among these voices, Laeticia Hallyday’s tribute stood out. Extremely close to Nadia Farès, whom she considered a part of her own family, she posted a heartfelt homage with a nostalgic photo alongside Johnny Hallyday. She described Nadia as an “inevitable” presence in her life, always there for her and her daughters.
In a particularly moving passage, she imagined Nadia reuniting with Johnny Hallyday in heaven, welcoming him with the immense love that was hers. “Rest in peace, my dear Nadia. I love you forever,” she concluded, sending her heartfelt thoughts to Shana and Cylia, Nadia’s daughters, as well as her ex-partner Steven.
