Jeanne Moreau, a woman who was described by Orson Welles as “the greatest actress in the world,” has passed away at the age of 89. The legendary French film actress was an icon of the 1960s with a reputation as a femme fatale. She starred in films such as Jules et Jim, The Lovers, and Elevator to the Gallows. Her death was confirmed with an announcement from the office of the French president, Emmanuel Macron. No cause of death is known.
Born in 1926 to a dancer and a restaurateur, Moreau began her career on the stage and quickly became a successful theater actress. Soon, Moreau made the transition to films after her performance ...
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