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France: French actor Gaspard Ulliel dies at 37 after skiing accident in French Alps00:53

France: French actor Gaspard Ulliel dies at 37 after skiing accident in French Alps

France, La Rosiere
January 19, 2022 at 22:46 GMT +00:00 · Published

French Cesar-winning actor Gaspard Ulliel died after a skiing accident at La Rosiere resort in the Savoie region of the French Alps.

According to preliminary reports, Ulliel collided with another skier on a slope on Tuesday. He was transported by helicopter to the Grenoble University Hospital, where medical staff tried to revive him, but he died from his injuries on Wednesday, aged 37.

Gaspard began acting at the age of 12 and won two Cesars. He portrayed the young Hannibal Lecter in 'Hannibal Rising' in 2007 and appeared in Chanel perfume ads, as well as in film and television roles.

France: French actor Gaspard Ulliel dies at 37 after skiing accident in French Alps00:53
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French Cesar-winning actor Gaspard Ulliel died after a skiing accident at La Rosiere resort in the Savoie region of the French Alps.

According to preliminary reports, Ulliel collided with another skier on a slope on Tuesday. He was transported by helicopter to the Grenoble University Hospital, where medical staff tried to revive him, but he died from his injuries on Wednesday, aged 37.

Gaspard began acting at the age of 12 and won two Cesars. He portrayed the young Hannibal Lecter in 'Hannibal Rising' in 2007 and appeared in Chanel perfume ads, as well as in film and television roles.