That collapse came on April 11, when she suffered cardiac arrest at the gym and was rushed to Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, where she fell into a coma before dying on April 17, according to reports. Authorities have opened an investigation into the circumstances, though early indications suggest no external involvement.

The Circumstances of Her Death

The Moroccan-born actress had previously spoken about serious health challenges she faced earlier in life, including treatment for an aneurysm and procedures related to her heart.

Her Career in Film and Television

Farès gained wider recognition for her role in Mathieu Kassovitz’s The Crimson Rivers, a film that helped establish her presence in French cinema. She went on to appear in War and Storm Warning, broadening her reach across genres.

Television audiences came to know her through the series Marseille, in which she starred alongside Gérard Depardieu. Beyond acting, she had been preparing a 2026 project that would have seen her move into directing and screenwriting, opening what would have been a new creative chapter in her career.

Family Tribute and Legacy

Farès is survived by her two daughters, Cylia and Shana Chasman, who shared a tribute honoring both her public career and the private loss her passing represents for their family.

For audiences, her performances remain a lasting connection to her talent and presence on screen. For her daughters, the loss extends far beyond that public legacy, reaching into the everyday presence of the mother they knew and loved.