The moment Lupin hit the streaming platform Netflix it became an imminent success, making it quickly rise in popularity levels. Now, unfortunately, fatal news has arrived.
French actor Adama Niane, who became known in his country for roles in movies like L’Affaire SK1 or shows like Plus Belle la Vie, died last Sunday, January 29 at the age of 56.
Recall that the French actor played the role of the murderer and ex-convict Léonard Kone in the hit Netflix series, who is hired by the main villain Hubert Pellegrini in the show.
Details of the circumstances of the actor’s death have not been released at this time. Following the news, series star Omar Sy wrote on his Twitter account to say goodbye to Adama Niane.
“I extend my deep condolences to the loved ones of Adama Niane, an immense actor alongside whom I had the opportunity and pleasure to play. A man of rare benevolence. May his soul rest in peace,” wrote the Frenchman.
Adama Niane began his career in 1992, in the series Commissaire Moulin, and gradually began to gain consistency on the small screen. She was also part of the controversial French thriller Baise-moi, directed by Coralie Trinh Thi and writer Virginie Despentes.
The Lupin series is available through Netflix at this time.
J’adresse mes profondes condoléances aux proches d’Adama Niane, immense acteur au côté duquel j’ai eu la chance et le plaisir de jouer.
Un homme d’une bienveillance rare…Que son âme puisse reposer en paix. pic.twitter.com/aGdhYMf4gG— Omar Sy (@OmarSy) January 29, 2023