Overview

• Émilie Dequenne, a celebrated Belgian actress, succumbed to corticosurrénalome, a rare and aggressive adrenal gland cancer, at the age of 43.
• Dequenne gained international acclaim for her role in the 1999 Palme d'Or-winning film 'Rosetta,' which earned her the Best Actress award at Cannes at just 18 years old.
• Peers and collaborators, including Leïla Bekhti, Jean Dujardin, and the Dardenne brothers, mourned her passing and praised her talent, kindness, and resilience.
• She was open about her cancer diagnosis, first revealed in October 2023, and publicly shared her journey and struggles with the illness.
• Dequenne is survived by her husband, actor-producer Michel Ferracci, and her daughter, Milla, leaving a profound impact on French and Belgian cinema.