'The Missing' actor Tchéky Karyo passes away at 72

Tchéky Karyo, a well-known French actor who was born in Turkey, passed away at the age of 72. Over the course of his career, the actor worked on well-renowned projects and led a full life as well.According to a latest report by AFP news service, the actor passed away after fighting cancer for a very long time. At the time of his demise, the star was 72. His family confirmed that he passed away on October 31.

All about the French star Tchéky Karyo

Tchéky Karyo was known across French cinema for playing the role of the gritty detective in the series 'The Missing.' The star, over the long years of his career, worked on an extensive number of films and shows that helped him leave his mark on the entertainment industry as a memorable and beloved face.Over the years, he has worked on a lot of popular projects, which include ‘1492: Conquest of Paradise’, where he played the role of Martín Alonso Pinzón, the shipbuilder. He starred alongside Sigourney Weaver, Gérard Depardieu, and Michael Wincott.Another one of his roles that left a major mark on the industry is the romantic comedy titled ‘Addicted to Love.’ He played the role of a chef in the film alongside Meg Ryan and Matthew Broderick, and played a titular role in the film, becoming a central part of the scheme that was made by the two leading stars.

Some of his other works include, but are in no way limited to, ‘Kiss of the Dragon’, ‘La Femme Nikita’, ‘Dobermann’, ‘Belle and Sebastian, Friends for Life’, ‘The Core’, ‘Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy’, and ‘The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc’ to name a few.The actor is survived by his children, Louise Karyo and Liv Karyo, his spouse Valérie Kéruzoré, as well as his grandchild, Daniel Karyo.