French actresses died because of Accident
Here are 2 famous actresses from France died in Accident:
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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Germaine Aussey
Germaine Aussey (December 18, 1909 Paris-March 15, 1979 Geneva) also known as Germaine Agassis or Germaine Adrienne Agassiz was a French actor.
She began her acting career in the early 1930s and appeared in over 40 films throughout her career. Aussey's breakthrough role came in 1934 when she starred in the film "Quai des Orfèvres". She continued to work throughout World War II, and her popularity only grew in the post-war years. In addition to her work on screen, Aussey was also a prominent figure in the French theater scene. She worked closely with Jean Cocteau and was a member of his "Les Enfants Terribles" theater company. Despite her success, Aussey was known for her modesty and shyness off-screen. She retired from acting in the early 1960s and lived the rest of her life in Switzerland, where she passed away in 1979 at the age of 69.
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