French actors died because of Respiratory disease

Here are 1 famous actors from France died in Respiratory disease:

Pierre Fresnay

Pierre Fresnay (April 4, 1897 Paris-January 9, 1975 Neuilly-sur-Seine) also known as Pierre Jules Louis Laudenbach was a French actor.

He began his acting career in theater and gained popularity in the 1920s. Fresnay appeared in over 60 films, including several notable French classics such as "Le Corbeau," "La Grande Illusion," and "Les Enfants Terribles," among others.

He also directed two films in the 1950s. In addition to acting, Fresnay served in the French Army during World War I and later in the French Resistance during World War II. He was appointed a Chevalier of the Legion of Honour in 1939 and was promoted to Officer in 1949.

Fresnay was married to French actress Yvonne Printemps from 1926 until her death in 1977. They had a daughter together named Jacqueline.

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