Emanuelle actress Sylvia Kristel dies of cancer, aged 60
Thursday 18 October 2012
Silvia Kristel at the publication of her autobiography Naakt (naked). Photo: WFADutch actress Sylvia Kristel, who made her name in the soft porn Emanuelle films, has died at the age of 60 from oesophageal cancer.
Kristel, who had a stroke in June this year, had been suffering from cancer for some time. She appeared in over 50 films but is best known for the French language Emanuelle series in the 1970s.
She died in her sleep on Wednesday evening and will be buried in a private ceremony, the actress’ management said in a short statement.
Kristel leaves a son, whom she had together with writer Hugo Claus.
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Rest in Peace
By GAR | 18 October 2012 9:54 PMA lovely lady. Rest in Peace, Sylvie.
By Quince | 19 October 2012 11:28 AMPlease accept my most sincere condolences
By Terence Hale | 19 October 2012 6:13 PMZo Lang Sylvie..Zo Lang..I shall miss your boundless energy my dear..I loved having you as a friend and you are gone way too soon..
By Gary Geddes | 19 October 2012 7:44 PMRest in peace, the world loves you.
By pablo | 20 October 2012 2:30 AM"Heavy smoker since she was 11" ... to die at 60 !!! ...dedicated to the many that still claim smoking doesnt kill :-(
By Andrea | 26 October 2012 5:15 PMhow painful to hear that a goddess of dreams passed away. She really deserves an infinite respect for his beauty and an actress who is still unique. Rest in peace dear Slyvia
By hakan | 29 October 2012 9:30 PM