AceShowbiz - Nadia Farès, the Moroccan-French actress celebrated for her roles in The Crimson Rivers and Storm Warning, passed away at the age of 57, her family confirmed on April 17, 2026. The news came one week after she was discovered unconscious in a swimming pool in Paris, France.

Nadia Farès’ daughters, Cylia and Shana Chasman, issued a heartfelt statement to l'Agence France-Presse (AFP), expressing their grief. "It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Nadia Farès this Friday," they wrote. They further described the loss as not only a blow to the arts community but a deeply personal tragedy, saying, "France has lost a great artist, but for us, it is above all a mother we have just lost."

The circumstances surrounding Nadia Farès’ death have sparked many questions about what exactly happened and the cause of her passing. At present, the official cause of death has not been publicly disclosed.

On April 11, 2026, Nadia Farès was found unconscious in a swimming pool located in a private gym in Paris' 9th arrondissement. Emergency responders performed CPR at the scene before transporting her to the Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital. Following her admission, she was placed into an induced coma in hopes of stabilizing her condition.

According to reports from Le Figaro, authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the injuries that led to her critical state. As of now, the inquiry has not uncovered any evidence of foul play or criminal offense.

Nadia Farès is survived by her two daughters, Cylia and Shana Chasman. Following the announcement of her passing, Cylia shared a poignant tribute on Instagram, revealing the profound pain and disbelief she feels over the loss of her mother.

In her emotional post, Cylia wrote, "Mama. This is a heartbreak I will never get over. Every day, I wake up and pray this is a nightmare and that you're still with us. I know you fought your very hardest for your babies. Thank you. Thank you for fighting, thank you for giving me life, thank you for every memory, thank you for the laughs, for the cries."

She also disclosed that she had spoken to her mother on the phone the day before her passing. "On Saturday, we were on the phone, and you told me you weren't afraid of death, and my response was that I was afraid of your death, and the next day, the universe decided it was time for you," Cylia wrote. She continued, "As much as it pains me it brings me some comfort knowing you weren't afraid. I know you tried your best to stay, I sat at the edge of your bed and begged and pleaded for you to stay and the universe took you anyway."

The outpouring of sympathy for Nadia Farès reflects the impact she had both on screen and in the hearts of those who knew her. While the official details about her cause of death remain pending, the loss is deeply felt by fans and loved ones alike.