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Belgian actress known for her role in ‘Rosetta’, Emilie Dequenne, has died at age 43.
TheNewsGuru reports that movie star died on Sunday at a hospital on the outskirts of Paris after battling adrenocortical carcinoma, a cancer of the adrenal gland.
Adrenocortical carcinoma is a rare disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the outer layer of the adrenal gland.
The French minister of culture, Rachida Dati via a tribute via X, highlighted Dequenne’s “powerful performances and impact on francophone cinema”.
She also described her as a “talented actress who passed away too soon, with so much still to give”.
“Émilie Dequenne has passed away after battling illness. Discovered in ‘Rosetta: by the Dardenne brothers, her moving performance earned her a Cannes award at just 17 years old,” the post reads.
“…We have all been deeply touched by her powerful performances in compelling roles. Francophone cinema has lost a talented actress far too soon—one who still had so much to give.
“I extend my deepest condolences to her family and loved ones.”
Dequenne’s death comes almost two years after she revealed her struggle with the cancer.
