Madeleine Desdevises

Biography

Madeleine "Mado" Denise Danielle Desdevises was a French actress born on March 12, 1967, in Saint-Lô, who tragically passed away at 15 due to leukemia. She gained recognition for her early role as Mado in Jacques Doillon's 1979 film "La Drôlesse." After being discovered by the film director at the age of 12, she decided to focus on her studies to become a doctor before pursuing an acting career.