French actors who deceased at age 36
Here are 2 famous actors from France died at 36:
Gérard Philipe
Gérard Philipe (December 4, 1922 Cannes-November 25, 1959 Paris) a.k.a. Gerard Philipe, Gérard Philippe, Gerard Philippe, Gérard Philip or Gérard Philipe du Théatre National Populaire was a French actor. His children are Anne-Marie Philipe and Olivier Philipe.
He died as a result of liver tumour.
Gérard Philipe was widely regarded as one of the most iconic French actors of the 20th century. He was renowned for his charm, captivating presence, and outstanding performances on stage, in films, and on television.
Philipe started his acting career on stage and rose to fame for his performances in classical plays, including works by Molière, Racine, and Shakespeare. He was notably associated with the Theatre National Populaire (TNP), one of France's most prestigious theatre companies, and was later appointed its director.
His film career began in the early 1950s and he quickly gained international fame for his roles in movies such as "Fanfan la Tulipe", "Le Rouge et le Noir", and "Les Grandes Manœuvres". He was also widely admired for his performances in dramatic films, such as "La Beauté du Diable" and "Le Diable au Corps".
Tragically, Gerard Philipe was diagnosed with liver cancer in 1958, which rapidly deteriorated his health. He fought the disease with determination until his untimely death in 1959 at the age of 36. He remains a celebrated figure in French cinema and theatre and his legacy endures to this day.
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David Dewaele
David Dewaele (March 19, 1976 Hazebrouck-February 27, 2013 Hazebrouck) also known as Dewaele, David or David Sébastien Dewaele was a French actor.
He died caused by stroke.
David Dewaele was best known for his role in the critically acclaimed French film "Hors Satan". He began his acting career in 2009 with a role in the film "La vie au ranch" and went on to appear in several other films including "Les Géants" and "La Fleur de l'âge". Outside of acting, Dewaele was also a musician and played the guitar in the band Beach House, which he formed with his brother. Dewaele's death was a shock to the French film industry and he is remembered as a talented actor and musician.
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