Émilie Dequenne, Acclaimed Belgian Actress, Dies at 43
The Cannes-winning star of 'Rosetta' passed away after a public battle with a rare form of adrenal cancer, leaving behind a celebrated legacy in European cinema.
- Émilie Dequenne, who won the Best Actress award at Cannes in 1999 for her role in 'Rosetta,' died on March 16, 2025, at a hospital near Paris.
- She had been battling adrenocortical carcinoma, a rare adrenal gland cancer, which she first announced in October 2023 and later revealed had relapsed in late 2024.
- Dequenne's career spanned over 60 acting credits, including acclaimed performances in 'Our Children,' 'The Girl on the Train,' and 'Close.'
- Her final projects included the 2024 films 'Survive' and 'TKT,' both completed before her health worsened.
- Tributes from peers, including Marion Cotillard and Eva Green, highlighted her talent, resilience, and kindness, cementing her impact on European cinema.
NME 
