French actresses who deceased in 1999
Here are 4 famous actresses from France died in 1999:
Muni
Muni (June 23, 1929 Madagascar-August 22, 1999 Garches) also known as Marguerite Muni or Marguerite Dupuy was a French actor.
Born in Madagascar to a French father and Malagasy mother, Muni spent her childhood in Madagascar, Senegal, and France. She began her acting career in the 1950s and appeared in over 60 films throughout her career. Muni was known for her versatility as an actor, playing both comedic and dramatic roles. Some of her notable films include "Le Corniaud" (The Sucker), "Touchez pas au grisbi" (Hands Off the Loot), and "Le Grand Restaurant" (The Big Restaurant). Muni was also a regular on French television, appearing in several popular series in the 1980s and 1990s. In addition to her acting work, Muni was also a talented singer and often performed in cabarets and nightclubs. She passed away in 1999 at the age of 70.
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Colette Ripert
Colette Ripert (January 17, 1930 Pernes-les-Fontaines-May 15, 1999 Paris) a.k.a. Colette Ripert-Clément was a French actor.
She was best known for her performances in French television shows and films. Ripert began her acting career in the 1950s and went on to appear in over 50 films and television shows throughout her career. Some of her most notable films include "Les Dames du Bois de Boulogne" (1945), "Secrets d'alcôve" (1954) and "La steppe" (1962). She also appeared in popular French television programs such as "Les Cinq Dernières Minutes" and "Les Enquêtes du commissaire Maigret". In addition to her acting career, Ripert was also a prolific voice actress, lending her voice to numerous films and cartoons in France. Later in her career, she also worked as a dubbing director for several foreign films.
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Yoko Tani
Yoko Tani (August 2, 1928 Paris-April 19, 1999 Paris) also known as Yoko, Itani Yōko or Yoko Itani was a French actor and entertainer.
Yoko Tani began her career as a ballet dancer in London and Paris before transitioning to acting in films such as "The Wind Cannot Read" and "The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond." She also appeared in numerous television shows such as "The Saint" and "The Avengers."
In addition to her acting career, Tani was a skilled linguist and spoke six languages fluently. She used her multilingual abilities to serve as a translator and interpreter for film productions in which she appeared.
Later in her career, Tani also became a successful entertainer, performing as a singer and dancer in Parisian nightclubs. She continued to perform on stage and screen until her death in 1999 at the age of 70.
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Darling Légitimus
Darling Légitimus (November 21, 1907 Le Carbet-December 7, 1999 Le Kremlin-Bicêtre) also known as Marie Berthilde Paruta was a French actor. She had one child, Théo Légitimus.
Légitimus was of Caribbean descent and began her career in the arts as a singer and dancer. She appeared in more than 50 films during her career, including the French classic "The Battle of the Rails" (1946) and the popular comedy "French Fried Vacation" (1978). Légitimus was also an accomplished stage actress, performing in both drama and comedy productions. In addition to her work on stage and screen, Légitimus was also an advocate for racial equality and social justice, often using her platform as a performer to speak out against discrimination. She was awarded the Legion of Honor in 1989 and continued to act until her death at the age of 92.
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