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Belgian actresses who died before turning 40

Here are 1 famous actresses from Belgium died before 40:

Yvonne George

Yvonne George (April 5, 1896 Brussels-May 16, 1930 Genoa) also known as Yvonne de Knops was a Belgian actor.

She died in tuberculosis.

Yvonne George was born in Brussels, Belgium on April 5, 1896. She began her career in theatre and later moved on to act in films. She became popular in the 1920s and was known for her performance in several successful films. Some of her notable works include "Au prix du sang" (1916), "Vertige d'amour" (1924), and "L'enfant de l'amour" (1929).

Yvonne George was married to Raymond Rouleau, who was a French-Canadian actor and director. The couple got married in 1928 but Yvonne's health started to deteriorate after their marriage. She was diagnosed with tuberculosis and unfortunately succumbed to the disease on May 16, 1930, in Genoa, Italy. Her death was a great loss to the world of cinema, and she is remembered today as one of the most talented actors of her time.

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