On April 17, 2026, the sad news of Nadia Farès’ death was announced. Her daughters, Shana and Cylia, revealed her passing at the age of 57 in a statement sent to AFP. After being found unconscious in a pool in Paris, the actress was placed in an induced coma. Unfortunately, she did not survive and passed away “following a heart incident”. Since her disappearance was announced, many celebrities have paid tribute to her, including actors Jonathan Cohen, François Vincentelli, and Yannick Samot, who were chosen to carry her coffin at her funeral at the Saint-Jean-de-Montmartre church in Paris on April 24, 2026.
The news of Nadia Farès’ passing crossed borders as a famous American actor, Mel Gibson, recently reacted to this sad news. They co-starred in the film “On the Line” by Romuald Boulanger in 2022, forming a strong bond. According to the Daily Mail on April 29, 2026, a source stated that the American cinema legend developed romantic feelings for her sister, but it was a one-sided love.
“It is possible that he held onto her more than she held onto him”
“Mel has been infatuated with many women throughout his life, and there is no doubt that Nadia Farès is one of those for whom he feels the most love and respect, both for their collaborative work and their unwavering friendship,” the source told the Daily Mail, adding, “It is possible that he held onto her more than she held onto him, but they shared a strong bond that makes her untimely passing a huge loss. It is heartbreaking that she left so young…he deeply cared for her.” Like many other celebrities close to Nadia Farès, Mel Gibson now has to mourn her loss, as well as her family, particularly her two daughters she leaves behind.
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