Marina Vlady Dies at 88 at Her Home in France
PARIS — Marina Vlady, the French actress whose career spanned more than 80 films and earned her a Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival, died on Thursday, September 24, at the age of 88.
Vlady died at home, surrounded by loved ones and her animals, her children said in a statement to AFP. They remembered her as having lived “a long and beautiful life, well lived.” A cause of death was not announced. (rte.ie)
A Career Across European Cinema
Born in France to Russian émigré parents, Vlady began performing at a young age and became a prominent figure in French and Italian cinema. Her performance in Marco Ferreri’s The Conjugal Bed earned her the Best Actress award at Cannes in 1963. (TV5MONDE – Informations)
Her screen work included Jean-Luc Godard’s Two or Three Things I Know About Her and Orson Welles’ Chimes at Midnight. She also worked as a writer and singer, building a career that extended beyond film. (rte.ie)
Remembered for Her Activism
Vlady was also known for her public commitments. In their statement, her sons recalled her involvement in causes ranging from abortion rights to support for undocumented migrants and housing rights. (TV5MONDE – Informations)
She leaves behind a body of work that connected French cinema with audiences well beyond France.
