Linda Ventura, Inspiration for Perce-Neige Foundation, Dies at 66

The daughter of actor Lino Ventura, Linda was central to the creation of a foundation supporting individuals with mental disabilities.

Linda Ventura passed away on Tuesday at the age of 66 due to cardiac arrest, as confirmed by her family on Thursday.
She was the daughter of Lino Ventura, a celebrated actor who founded the Perce-Neige Foundation to aid individuals with mental disabilities, inspired by Linda's own challenges.
The foundation, established in 1966, now operates around 50 facilities across France to support children and adults with mental disabilities.
Lino Ventura's advocacy in the 1960s broke societal taboos about disability, garnering widespread public support and changing perceptions.
A new initiative, the 'Un P’tit Truc en Plus' Foundation, was also announced to create vacation homes tailored for individuals with disabilities.