Anouk Aimée, the French actress known for her roles in The sweet life It is 8½, he has he died. She was 92 years old.
Aimée’s daughter, Manuela Papatakis, took to Instagram to share that her mother died at her home in Paris on Tuesday.
“With my daughter, Galaad, and my granddaughter, Mila, we are immensely saddened to announce the passing of my mother, Anouk Aimée. I was at her bedside when she passed away this morning at her home in Paris; ♾️@christophe.girard104 @jacklangofficiel Photo Giancarlo Botti,” said the statement in French with an English translation.
No further details about his death have been shared.
Born Nicole Françoise Florence Dreyfus, Aimée began her career in the late 1940s. However, she found dominance in the foreign film market in the 1960s with Federico Fellini The sweet life. Following her work on that film, she worked with the famous director three years later 8½.
Aimée’s role in 1966 A man and a woman, directed by Claude Lelouch, earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Actress. Although she didn’t win, she took home a BAFTA and a Golden Globe for her work on the film.
Other Aimée credits included Lola, 1999 Madeleine, The Dead Army GeneralIt is The seasons of our love. According to IMDb, Aimée’s last film credit was in 2019 The best years of a life. In the same year, Aimée appeared at the Cannes Film Festival alongside director Lelouch and the rest of the cast.
Aimée has been married and divorced four times. She leaves behind her daughter, granddaughter and great-granddaughter.
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