French actress Angèle Metzger dies at 27 after falling from building
The star of the series Chair tendre was found at the foot of a social action center where she lived in Les Pavillons-sous-Bois.
By Ethan Cook ·
Angèle Metzger died on November 7 at the age of 27 after a fatal fall in Les Pavillons-sous-Bois, France. She was located at the base of the municipal social action center building, which served as her residence.
Initial investigations indicate she fell from either a staircase or a platform overlooking a basement parking area. Emergency responders arrived at the scene but were unable to revive her. The Bobigny prosecutor's office assigned the case to the Gagny police station.
Authorities are conducting technical examinations of telephone records and video surveillance footage. Investigators are also interviewing witnesses. Le Parisien reported that security cameras captured Metzger entering a section of the building not open to the public.
Personal items belonging to Metzger were discovered at the scene. The prosecution stated that current evidence does not confirm a voluntary act. The investigation remains open as officials work to determine the exact circumstances of the death.
Metzger gained international recognition in 2022 for her role as Sasha in the France Télévisions series Chair tendre. The character was intersex, and the performance earned Metzger a best new talent award at the Séries Mania festival. She was the daughter of actor Stéphane Metzger and director Marie Caldera.
Beyond acting, Metzger studied philosophy and art history while working as a visual artist, musician, and poet. Her recent credits include the thriller Drone Games and the short film Photogenic. She also appeared in the music video for the band Fontaines D.C.'s track Japan.
