French screen star Anouk Aimée has died aged 92.
The actress, who became an icon of doomed romance in the 1960s thanks to the Oscar-winning film A Man And A Woman, passed away on Tuesday at her home in Paris.
Her daughter, Manuela Papatakis, paid tribute on Tuesday: ‘We have the immense sadness to announce the departure of my mother … I was close to her when she passed away this morning, at her home in Paris.’
A cause of death is yet to be revealed.
Anouk’s sultry sophistication graced such arthouse European masterpieces as Federico Fellini’s La Dolce Vita (1960) and 8 1/2 (1963).
She appeared in more than 70 films in all, dating from 1947 until her retirement in 2019.
French screen star Anouk Aimée has died aged 92.e has died aged 92. The actress, who was known for the Oscar-winning A Man and A Woman, died on Tuesday (pictured in 2011)
The actress is pictured here in the 1960s. Anouk appeared in a staggering 70 films in all, dating from 1947 until her retirement in 2019
Following her passing, fans took to X, formerly Twitter, to share their heartfelt condolences to Anouk’s family and pay tribute.
Director Claude LeLouch, who directed A Man And A Woman, wrote: ‘Anouk, my Nanny, left us this morning. She’s gone to join Jean-Louis, Pierre, Francis, and others.
‘She has been my road companion, my friend forever. She gave me all my chances and said yes when, young filmmaker, others said no. Because of her and only her, I’ve guarded the light. Her silhouette and grace will forever be etched on a Normandy beach.
‘After making the whole earth dream, now she will make angels dream.
Fans wrote: ‘the legendary french actress Anouk Aimée unfortunately left us at the age of 92, she was known for her timeless roles in “Lola”, “A Man and a Woman” or even “La Dolce Vita”. REST IN PEACE ANGEL.
‘So sad what a huge loss – infinite grace and such a beautiful name’ and ‘Such a beautiful person. So sad’.
‘rewatched ‘a man and a woman’ this morning. Felt that Anouk Aimee’ the beautiful actress ever. great journey. adieu!’
While she was known as Anouk Aimée professionally, her name was Nicole Françoise Florence Dreyfus.
Following her passing, fans took to X, formerly Twitter , to share their heartfelt condolences to Anouk’s family and pay tribute
Director Claude LeLouch, who directed A Man And A Woman (pictured with Jean-Louis Trrintignan in 1966), paid tribute
Anouk worked in film up until 2019 (here she’s pictured attending the Les Plus Belles Annees d’Une Vie Photocall)
Having begun her film career at age 14, the actress studied acting and dance in her early years, besides her regular education.
Although the majority of her films were French, she also made films in Spain, Great Britain, Italy and Germany, along with some American productions.
Anouk was known for her striking features and beauty, and considered one of the hundred sexiest stars in film history – often portraying a femme fatale in films.
She won Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival for Marco Bellocchio’s film A Leap in the Dark in 1980.
In 2002, she received an honorary César Award.
Anouk’s A Man And A Woman co-star, Jean-Louis Trintignant passed away in 2022.
The silver screen icon passed away surrounded by his family aged 91 after a three-year battle with lung cancer.
Aimée was married and divorced four times: Edouard Zimmermann (1949–1950), director Nico Papatakis (1951–1954), actor and musical producer Pierre Barouh (1966–1969) and actor Albert Finney (1970–1978).