Emilie Dequenne, the acclaimed Belgian actress, passed away at the age of 43 due to adrenocortical carcinoma, a rare form of cancer affecting the adrenal gland. She gained international fame for her breakout role in Rosetta, which earned her a Best Actress award at Cannes and contributed to the film winning the Palme d'Or. Over the years, she appeared in several notable films, including The Girl on the Train and Our Children. Her return to Cannes in 2024 to celebrate her career and promote her final project, Survive, came just before her illness rendered her unable to work.
Beloved Belgian actress Emilie Dequenne, known for her Cannes-winning role in Rosetta, succumbed to adrenocortical carcinoma at age 43, as confirmed by family.
Dequenne's career began with her award-winning performance in Rosetta, and she went on to achieve acclaim in films like The Girl on the Train and Our Children.
Her return to the Cannes film festival in 2024 commemorated the 25th anniversary of her success, promoting her final film Survive before her illness.
Her tragic passing at 43 underscores the cruel unpredictability of life and the premature loss of talent in the film industry due to rare diseases.
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