Belgian Actress Émilie Dequenne Dies at 43 After Battle with Rare Cancer

The Cannes-winning star of 'Rosetta' and 'Our Children' passed away in a Paris hospital, leaving behind a legacy of acclaimed performances in European cinema.

Émilie Dequenne revealed in October 2023 that she was diagnosed with adrenocortical carcinoma, a rare and aggressive adrenal gland cancer, and passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025.
Her breakout role in the 1999 film 'Rosetta' earned her the Cannes Best Actress award and launched a career marked by critical acclaim in European cinema.
Dequenne won numerous accolades throughout her career, including a César Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2021 and a Cannes Un Certain Regard prize in 2012 for 'Our Children.'
She continued acting until her health declined, with her final projects including the 2024 English-language thriller 'Survive' and the Belgian drama 'TKT.'
Dequenne is survived by her husband, Michel Ferracci, and her daughter, Milla Savarese, and is remembered for her courage, talent, and contributions to film.