French actresses died because of Alzheimer's disease
Here are 3 famous actresses from France died in Alzheimer's disease:
Lila Kedrova
Lila Kedrova (October 9, 1918 Saint Petersburg-February 16, 2000 Sault Ste. Marie) also known as Lila Kedrowa, Lila Kédrova or Elizaveta Nikolayevna Kedrova was a French actor.
Born in Russia, Kedrova began her career as a ballerina before transitioning to acting. She appeared in numerous French films and TV shows, including the iconic film "Zorba the Greek" for which she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1965. Kedrova continued to act both on stage and screen throughout her career, earning critical acclaim for her performances in both French and English productions. She worked with many notable directors and starred alongside other famous actors such as Dustin Hoffman, Anthony Quinn, and David Niven. In addition to her acting career, Kedrova was also a singer and published several recordings of her songs during her lifetime. She passed away in 2000 at the age of 81.
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Lili Damita
Lili Damita (July 10, 1904 Blaye-March 21, 1994 Palm Beach) a.k.a. Liliane Marie Madeleine Carré, Liliane Marie-Madeleine Carré, Lily Damita, Lily Seslys, Lily Deslys, Damita del Rojo, Liliane Damita, Dynamita, Tiger Lil, Lili, Lili Curtiz or Lilian Marie Madeleine Kare was a French actor, dancer and model. Her child is called Sean Flynn.
Lili Damita was born in Blaye, Gironde, France, and began her career as a dancer in Paris. She later transitioned to acting and signed a contract with Warner Bros. in 1929. Her notable roles include the lead in the film "The Bridge of San Luis Rey" (1929) and a supporting role in "The Buccaneer" (1938).
In 1935, Lili Damita married the actor Errol Flynn, with whom she had a son, Sean Flynn. The couple's marriage was tumultuous and they divorced in 1942. Lili Damita continued to act in films and television shows throughout the 1940s and 1950s.
In addition to her work as an actress, Lili Damita was also a model and appeared in several widely circulated advertisements for products such as Lux soap and Lucky Strike cigarettes. She passed away on March 21, 1994, in Palm Beach, Florida, at the age of 89.
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Annie Girardot
Annie Girardot (October 25, 1931 Paris-February 28, 2011 Paris) also known as Annie Suzanne Girardot, Annie Girardot de la Comédie Française, La Girardot, Annnie Girardot de la Comédie Française or Anni Zhirardo was a French actor. She had one child, Giulia Salvatori.
Annie Girardot began her career in theatre and made her film debut in the 1955 film "Treize à table". She went on to appear in more than 100 films throughout her career, including "Rocco and His Brothers" (1960) and "The Piano Player" (2002). Girardot was known for her versatility and ability to play a wide range of characters, from vulnerable women to strong-willed matriarchs. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the 1975 film "A Brief Vacation". In addition to her film work, Girardot also appeared on television and in several stage productions. She was awarded the Legion of Honour in 1986 for her contribution to French culture. Girardot's health declined in her later years and she suffered from Alzheimer's disease. She passed away in Paris at the age of 79.
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