French actresses died because of Laryngeal Cancer
Here are 2 famous actresses from France died in Laryngeal Cancer:
Marguerite Duras
Marguerite Duras (April 4, 1914 Ho Chi Minh City-March 3, 1996 Paris) also known as Marguerite Donnadieu, Ms. Duras or Marguerite Germaine Marie Donnadieu was a French writer, novelist, screenwriter, film director and actor. She had one child, Jean Mascolo.
Marguerite Duras grew up in Southeast Asia and then moved to France to study law and politics at the University of Paris. She worked as a secretary and then as a journalist before beginning her writing career. Her writing style was characterized by a spare and elliptical prose that often dealt with themes of love, loss, memory and sexuality. Some of her most famous works include "The Lover," "Moderato Cantabile," and "Hiroshima mon amour," which she wrote the screenplay for.
As a filmmaker, Duras directed several films, including "India Song" and "The Truck," which were both highly acclaimed. She also acted in a number of films, including "Hiroshima mon amour" and "Nathalie Granger."
Duras was a highly influential figure in French culture, known for her experimental and avant-garde approach to writing and film-making. She won numerous awards for her work, including the Prix Goncourt for "The Lover" in 1984. Duras continued to write and publish until her death in 1996.
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Alice Tissot
Alice Tissot (January 1, 1890 Paris-May 5, 1971 Paris) was a French actor.
She started her acting career on stage in Parisian theaters, and eventually transitioned to film in the 1910s. Tissot appeared in over 120 films throughout her career, including the notable films "L'Atlantide" (1921), "The Chess Player" (1927), and "The Grand Illusion" (1937). She was known primarily for her supporting roles and her understated acting style. Tissot was also the mother of French actor Jean-Pierre Aumont.
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