Cannes-Winning Actress Émilie Dequenne Dies At 43 After Fighting With Rare Cancer

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Belgian actress Émilie  Dequenne known for 'Rosetta', 'Girl On the Train' and 'Our Children' has tragically passes away at 43 after battling a rare cancer. Her final appearance at Cannes 2024 held deep significance - watch the video to learn more about her journey.  #emiliedequenne

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00:00Belgian actor Emilie de Kuin has passed away at the age of 43 after fighting a rare cancer.

00:06A family and agent confirmed that she died on March 16 in a hospital near Paris.

00:11In October 2023, she revealed that she was diagnosed with adrenocortical carcinoma, a

00:17cancer affecting the adrenal gland.

00:20Emilie de Kuin made a film debut with 1999 film Rosetta, directed by Dadin Brothers,

00:26and a performance won her the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival, and the

00:30film itself won the Palme d'Or.

00:33This marked the beginning of her career, filled with notable performances in French cinema.

00:38She later appeared in films like The Girl on the Train and Our Children, which earned

00:42her further recognition.

00:44A stunning performance was widely praised for its authenticity and emotional depth.

00:49In 2024, Emilie de Kuin returned to Cannes to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Rosetta.

00:55She was also there to promote Survive, her first English-language movie.

00:59Unfortunately, it became her last film as her illness forced her to step away from acting

01:04soon after.

01:05A passing marks a significant loss for this film industry as she leaves behind a body

01:10of work that will continue to be remembered.

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