French actresses who deceased at age 50
Here are 1 famous actresses from France died at 50:
Odile Versois
Odile Versois (June 14, 1930 Paris-June 23, 1980 Paris) also known as Étienette De Poliakoff-Baidarov, Tatiana de Poliakoff-Baidaroff or Katiana de Poliakoff-Baidaroff was a French actor. She had four children, Barbara Pozzo, Charles-André Pozzo, Alexandre Pozzo and Vanina Pozzo.
She died in cancer.
Odile Versois began her acting career in the early 1950s and went on to appear in over 30 films throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Some of her most notable roles include "La Ronde" (1950) directed by Max Ophüls, "The Big Lift" (1950) directed by George Seaton, and "The Roots of Heaven" (1958) directed by John Huston.
In addition to her film work, Versois also appeared on stage and in television productions. She was also a talented dancer and studied at the Paris Opera Ballet before pursuing acting.
Versois was known for her beauty and elegant style, and was often compared to Audrey Hepburn. She was married to actor Jacques Dacqmine from 1954 until their divorce in 1964.
Despite her talent and success, Versois struggled with personal issues, including alcoholism. She passed away in Paris in 1980 at the age of 50 after a battle with cancer.
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