Here are 2 famous actresses from France died at 66:
Marie-France Pisier (May 10, 1944 Da Lat-April 24, 2011 Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer) also known as Pisier was a French actor, screenwriter, film director, writer and television director. Her children are Iris Funck-Brentano and Mathieu Funck-Brentano.
She died as a result of drowning.
Pisier began her acting career in the 1960s and quickly became a prominent figure in French cinema. She appeared in over 70 films throughout her career and was known for her memorable performances in such films as "Cousin, Cousine," "The Other Side of Midnight," and "Colloque de chiens."
In addition to her successful acting career, Pisier was also a talented writer and director. She wrote several successful screenplays and directed a number of successful films in the 1980s and 1990s. She also authored a number of novels, including "Le Bal du gouverneur" and "Le Havre de Paix."
Pisier received numerous accolades for her work throughout her career, including several César Award nominations. She was widely regarded as one of the most talented and versatile figures in French cinema, and her contributions to the industry will be remembered for years to come.
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Dolly Davis (October 30, 1896 France-November 3, 1962 Neuilly-sur-Seine) a.k.a. Julienne Alexandrine David was a French actor.
She began her acting career in the silent film era and continued to work in French cinema for several decades. Some of her notable roles include Madame Bovary (1934) as Felicite, La Kermesse heroique (1935) as Catherine, and The Rules of the Game (1939) as Lisette. Davis often played supporting roles and was known for her adeptness at portraying character roles. She acted in over 80 films during her career, which spanned from the 1910s to the 1950s. Davis was also a member of the French Resistance during World War II and used her acting talents to help the resistance movement.
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