Dequenne Passes Away at 43
Belgian actress Emilie Dequenne, who shot to fame with her stunning debut in Rosetta and won the Best Actress award at Cannes in 1999, has passed away at the age of 43. As reported by Deadline, her agent, Danielle Gain, confirmed that the actress succumbed to a rare adrenal gland cancer on Sunday evening at a hospital near Paris.
Dequenne Passes Away at 43
Born on August 29, 1981, Dequenne’s passion for acting was evident from a young age. She honed her skills at Belgium’s Music & Spoken Word Academy in Baudour, where she started drama lessons at just 12 years old, eventually joining the La Releve Theater troupe. Her talent shone through early, landing her first film role at just 17 in Rosetta—a gritty drama that not only earned her Cannes’ Best Actress accolade but also secured the Palme d’Or for the Dardenne brothers.
Dequenne Passes Away at 43
Throughout the 2000s, Dequenne became one of the most in-demand actresses, captivating audiences with roles in The Brotherhood of the Wolf (a historical thriller by Christophe Gans) and Claude Berri’s The Housekeeper. She even ventured into English-language cinema, starring alongside Hollywood legends Robert De Niro, Gabriel Byrne, and Kathy Bates in The Bridge of San Luis Rey.
Her career remained remarkable in later years, with standout performances including her César-winning role in The Things We Say, The Things We Do, a romantic drama by Emmanuel Mouret.
Dequenne Passes Away at 43
Most recently, she delivered a powerful performance in TKT, a Belgian drama tackling high school bullying, where she played a mother grappling with the tragic consequences of violence.
Emilie Dequenne’s passing marks the end of a luminous career that spanned decades, leaving behind a legacy of fearless and unforgettable performances.
