Just two days after the release of the trailer for Moon Knight, French actor Gaspard Ulliel passed away in a skiing accident, aged 37.
Gaspard Ulliel, acclaimed French actor and star of Marvel’s Moon Knight, has died aged 37 in a skiing accident. His agent and family confirmed the news to local outlets.
According to reports by France Bleu, Ulliel collided with another skier at the intersection of two runs while skiing at the La Rosière Ski Resort. Following the accident, he was rushed to a hospital in Grenoble, where he was operated on for major head trauma.
Ulliel starred in Marvel’s newest series, Moon Knight, as the art thief Anton Mogart/Midnight Man. The series stars Oscar Issac in the titular role and Ethan Hawke.
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of our friend and colleague Gaspard Ulliel,” a Disney spokesperson said, as reported by Buzzfeed News. “Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this time.”
As an actor, Ulliel was one of France’s most celebrated names. For his role as a gay playwright in It’s Only The End Of The World, he bagged a César Award, considered by many the French equivalent of an Oscar.
Peter Webber, who worked with Ulliel on Hannibal Rising in 2007, paid tribute to the actor on Twitter: “Shocked and saddened to hear about the death of Gaspard Ulliel at such a young age in a skiing accident. I have such fond memories of working with him all those years ago on Hannibal Rising. Rest in peace, dear friend.”
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Thierry Fremaux, director of the Cannes Film Festival, also praised the actor: “Each appearance on the red carpet, from ‘La Princesse de Montpensier’ to ‘It’s Only The End of the World’ illustrated his presence, both discreet and full of kindness. He was equally brilliant and talented. He gave a lot and we’ll always remember him.”
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