Emilie Dequenne, the Belgian actress popular for her role in “Rosetta” is dead. The star actress has passed on at age 43.
The film star died on Sunday at a hospital on the outskirts of Paris after battling adrenocortical carcinoma, a cancer of the adrenal gland.
Adrenocortical carcinoma is a rare disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the outer layer of the adrenal gland.
In a tribute via X, Rachida Dati, French minister of culture, highlighted Dequenne’s “powerful performances and impact on francophone cinema”.
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She also described her as a “talented actress who passed away too soon, with so much still to give”.
“Émilie Dequenne has passed away after battling illness. Discovered in ‘Rosetta: by the Dardenne brothers, her moving performance earned her a Cannes award at just 17 years old,” the post reads.
“We have all been deeply touched by her powerful performances in compelling roles. Francophone cinema has lost a talented actress far too soon, one who still had so much to give.
I extend my deepest condolences to her family and loved ones.”
The film star gained widespread recognition at age 18 when she won the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival for her role in Rosetta.
Over her decades-long career, she appeared in several movies, particularly French-language films. These include Brotherhood of the Wolf, The Girl on the Train, Our Children, and Love Affair(s).
Dequenne also won several awards for her talent. In 2012, she won another Cannes award for her role in ‘Our Children’ as well as a Cesar Award for The Things We Say, the Things We Do in 2021.
Dequenne is survived by her husband Michel Ferracci and her daughter Milla Savarese from a previous relationship with Alexandre Savarese.
