French actresses who deceased in 1988
Here are 3 famous actresses from France died in 1988:
Pauline Lafont
Pauline Lafont (April 6, 1963 Nîmes-August 11, 1988 Barre-des-Cévennes) a.k.a. Pauline Aïda Simone Medveczky, Pauline Medveski or Mademoiselle Lafont was a French actor.
Despite her short career in the film industry, Pauline Lafont was an immensely talented actress who gained a lot of acclaim for her performances. Born to a well-known acting family, Lafont made her acting debut in 1983 with the film called “L'Été Meurtrier”, directed by Jean Becker. This film was a grand success and brought her a lot of attention and offers from other filmmakers.
Over the next five years, Lafont appeared in over two dozen films, working with many renowned directors such as Claude Chabrol and Jacques Doillon. She won the César Award (the French equivalent of the Oscars) for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film “L'année des méduses” in 1984.
Sadly, Lafont’s life was cut short when she died tragically in a hiking accident in the summer of 1988 at the age of 25. Nevertheless, she leaves behind an indelible mark on the French film industry and remains a beloved figure in French cinema.
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Barbara Laage
Barbara Laage (July 30, 1920 Haute-Savoie-May 21, 1988 Deauville) a.k.a. Claire Colombat was a French actor.
She began her career in the 1940s, after winning a beauty contest in Cannes. Laage appeared in over 50 films throughout her career, working with renowned directors such as Henri-Georges Clouzot and Luis Buñuel. Notable films she appeared in include "The Wages of Fear" (1953) and "The Milky Way" (1969). Laage was also a stage actor, starring in productions of "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" and "The Country Girl". In addition to her work on stage and screen, Laage was also a painter and sculptor. She passed away in 1988 at the age of 67.
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Christine Fabrega
Christine Fabrega (April 8, 1931 Paris-June 11, 1988 Paris) also known as Christine Fabréga, Christiane Louise Jeanne Boutevilain or Fabregas was a French actor.
She began her career in the early 1950s, working in both film and theater. Fabrega appeared in over 70 films throughout her career, including "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" (1956), "The French Connection" (1971), and "Escape to Nowhere" (1981). She also worked in television, with notable appearances on the French crime drama series "Les Cinq Dernières Minutes" and the British series "The Adventures of Robin Hood". In addition to her acting career, Fabrega was recognized for her work as a translator, translating scripts and books from English to French. She died of cancer at the age of 57.
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