French actors who deceased at age 34

Here are 2 famous actors from France died at 34:

Theophanis Lamboukas

Theophanis Lamboukas (January 26, 1936 Paris-August 28, 1970 Limoges) also known as Théo Sarapo, Theo Sarapo or Sarapo was a French singer and actor.

He died caused by traffic collision.

Born to Greek immigrant parents, Lamboukas started off as a hairdresser and met French songstress Edith Piaf while cutting her hair. Piaf became his mentor and lover, and in 1962 they got married. Lamboukas adopted the stage name Théo Sarapo and embarked on a successful singing career. He also acted in several films and was a regular on French television. Following Piaf's death in 1963, Sarapo struggled to maintain his career and was eventually killed in a car accident at the age of 34. Despite his short life, he remains a beloved figure in French popular culture.

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Marc Porel

Marc Porel (January 3, 1949 Lausanne-August 15, 1983 Casablanca) a.k.a. Marc Landry was a French actor. He had one child, Bérangère de Lagâtinerie.

He died in meningitis.

Marc Porel started out as a model in the late 1960s before transitioning to acting. He appeared in over 30 films throughout his career, including L'Ecole Buissonniere, The Sicilian Clan, and The Story of Adele H. His breakthrough role came in the 1973 film La Grande Bouffe, directed by Marco Ferreri. Porel also worked as a producer and directed one film, La Femme Fardée.

In addition to his film career, Porel was known for his tumultuous personal life. He was married twice, first to actress Marie Laforêt and then to actress Brigitte Fossey. He struggled with drug addiction and spent time in jail for drug-related offenses. Despite these challenges, Porel remained a well-regarded performer and continues to be remembered as a talented actor.

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