French actor Adama Niane (‘Lupin’, ‘The Furies’) has died at the age of 56

French actor Adama Niane died at the age of 56 on January 29, as reported by Deadline and colleagues in their social networks. The causes of the death of the actor, who leaves behind a great professional career, are unknown at the moment.

Omar Sy, with whom he starred in the series ‘Lupin’ expressed his condolences on Twitter: “My condolences to the loved ones of Adama Niane, a great actor with whom I had the opportunity and the pleasure to act. A man of rare benevolence … may his soul rest in peace”.

J’adresse mes profundes condoléances aux proches d’Adama Niane, immense actor au côté duquel j’ai eu la chance et le plaisir de jouer.
Un homme d’une bienveillance rare… Who am I âme puisse reposer en paix. pic.twitter.com/aGdhYMf4gG

? Omar Sy (@OmarSy) January 29, 2023

Even the French director Olivier Abbou (“Fury”)shared his sadness in an Instagram post: “It is with immense sadness that I learned of the passing of Adam Niane, with whom I had the pleasure of working on the 2 seasons of ‘Maroni’ and ‘Furie’. We have not parted for 4 years, sharing intense human experiences and artistic adventures at the end of the world, Guyana, Saint Pierre and Miquelon and even Lille (that’s right!). He was committed, enlightened, with integrity, talented and powerful.. He was my hero, a friend and an accomplice. Go in peace”.

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Great professional development

Niane was born in Paris on August 23, 1966. She the last role was in “L’île aux 30 cercueils” where he played Yannick Lantry. In addition, in recent years he has also become known for his roles in numerous television series such as ‘Álex Hugo’, ‘Lupin’, ‘Maroni’ or ‘Sam’, and in films such as ‘Felicità’ or ‘Perdrix’.