Gaspard Ulliel (French actor), who will star in Marvel series Moon Knight, died in skiing accidents at the age of 37.
The star, who gained international attention for his portrayal of a young Hannibal Lecter in Hannibal Rising, was hospitalised after Tuesday’s accident in the Alps.
When he collided with another skier on the Rosiere resort, Savoie, the father-of-1 was not wearing a helmet.
Gaspard Ulliel (French actor), who will star in Marvel’s series Moon Knight, has passed away at 37 after a skiing accident
International attention was given to the star for portraying a young Hannibal Lecter (pictured).
Ulliel sustained severe head trauma. He was taken to Grenoble immediately and died from his injuries.
Second skier was not seriously injured in the accident. Investigators also stated that the conditions were favorable at the time.
The family has confirmed his death through a statement made by his agent to AFP.
Ulliel was awarded a Cesar – the French equivalent of an Oscar — for It’s Only the End of the World, in which he starred with Marion Cotillard & Lea Seydoux.
Following his role in A Very Long Engagement in World War I, which starred alongside Audrey Tautou, He was already awarded a Cesar 2004 award for most promising actor.
Ulliel, who shares a five-year-old son with model-singer Gaëlle Piétri, was also the face of the Chanel men’s fragrance Bleu de Chanel
Ulliel, who shares a five-year-old son with model-singer Gaëlle Piétri, was also the face of the Chanel men’s fragrance Bleu de Chanel and played Yves Saint Laurent in a 2014 biopic.
Mountain police personnel at the scene of the accident stated that they have been organizing rescues every day for the past few days, as snow is getting more difficult.
Five-year-old girl from Haute Savoie was struck by a skier and killed.
According to Haute-Savoie’s prosecutor, the man was charged with preliminary manslaughter. He cited the probable cause of the accident as excessive speed.
Only Tuesday saw the release of the first trailer for Moon Knight, which stars Oscar Isaac and Ethan Hawke.
The show will debut on the Disney Plus streaming service on March 30.
Ulliel plays the role of Anton Mogart, also known as Midnight Man, in the anticipated Marvel show, based on the comic character created by writer Doug Moench and artist Don Perlin in 1975.