French actress Jeanne Moreau, star of Jules et Jim, dies aged 89

French actress Jeanne Moreau, star of Jules et Jim, dies aged 89

French actress Jeanne Moreau, who shot to fame in Jules et Jim and starred in some of the most critically-acclaimed films of the 20th century, has died aged 89, her agent said Monday.

The actress, whose husky voice and show-stopping beauty captivated cinema audiences, was found dead at her home in Paris, the district’s mayor told AFP.