Natalia Dontcheva, ‘Doc Martin’ France Star, Dies at 56
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Natalia Dontcheva, ‘Doc Martin’ France Star, Dies at 56

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Bulgarian actress Natalia Dontcheva, known for her role in the French adaptation of “Doc Martin,” has died at the age of 56. The news was confirmed by her stepson, French producer Hugo Sélignac.

The actress’s death was announced by Sélignac, who did not disclose a specific cause but indicated that Dontcheva had been battling an illness for ten years. He referred to her “ten-year battle,” offering insight into the length of her struggle.

Dontcheva starred in the French version of the popular British series “Doc Martin” which aired on TF1. Sélignac’s father is director Arnaud [information truncated in source].

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