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French actors who deceased at age 49

Here are 1 famous actors from France died at 49:

Lekain

Lekain (April 14, 1728 Paris-February 8, 1778 Paris) was a French actor.

He was one of the leading actors of the Comédie-Française, known for his powerful voice and ability to convey emotion on stage. Lekain's career spanned over 20 years and he performed in a variety of roles, including classic works by Molière and Racine. He was a favorite of King Louis XV and was appointed as his official actor. Lekain was also known for his private life, which was often scandalous and involved frequent affairs with women. Despite his popularity, Lekain was criticized for his lack of adherence to classical acting techniques and his tendency to add his own improvisations to the scripts. He died from injuries sustained after falling from a horse during a hunt.

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