Farès was known for films including The Crimson Rivers and had built a long career in French cinema. Her daughters confirmed her death and remembered her as both a devoted mother and an accomplished artist.
She had previously spoken publicly about serious health problems, including brain surgery for an aneurysm and several heart operations. Despite those challenges, she had continued working and was preparing to direct her first feature film.
Her death came suddenly during what was expected to be a new creative chapter in her life. An investigation was opened into the swimming-pool incident, while reports indicated that foul play was not suspected.
