French actresses who deceased at age 46
Here are 2 famous actresses from France died at 46:
Martine Carol
Martine Carol (May 16, 1920 Saint-Mandé-February 6, 1967 Monte Carlo) a.k.a. Maryse Louise Mourer, Marie-Louise Jeanne Nicolle Mourer, Martine Carole, Marise Arley or Marie-Louise Maurer was a French actor.
She died caused by myocardial infarction.
Martine Carol began her acting career at the age of 16 as a stage actress. She then made her breakthrough in the film Tainted Love in 1948, which led to her being cast in several successful French films in the 1950s. She was known for her roles in films such as Lola Montès, Nathalie, Caroline chérie and Madame du Barry.
Carol was also popular internationally, appearing in films such as The Lioness of Castille, Palace Hotel, Montecarlo and The Blonde Witch. She was considered one of the biggest sex symbols of her time and was often compared to American actress Marilyn Monroe.
Despite her success, Carol's personal life was tumultuous. She was married four times and had several affairs, including one with French actor Jean Gabin. She struggled with alcoholism and her health began to decline in the early 1960s. She died of a heart attack in Monte Carlo in 1967 at the age of 46.
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Véra Clouzot
Véra Clouzot (December 30, 1913 Rio de Janeiro-December 15, 1960 Paris) also known as Véra Gibson-Amado, Vera Clouzot or Amado Vera Gibson was a French actor, writer and screenwriter.
She died caused by myocardial infarction.
Despite having a relatively short career due to her untimely death, Véra Clouzot had notable accomplishments in the film industry. She was known for her roles in several French films such as "The Wages of Fear" and "Diabolique," which was directed by her husband Henri-Georges Clouzot. Véra also co-wrote the screenplay for "Les Espions," a spy film released in 1957. In addition to her work as an actor and writer, Véra was also a translator and translated the novel "The Long Goodbye" by Raymond Chandler into French. Although her life was cut short, her contributions to film and literature continue to be recognized and appreciated today.
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