Karen Bach, actress ("Baise Moi")
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French adult film actress Karen Bach committed suicide at age 31. Ms.
Bach took an overdose of pills after writing a suicide note for her
parents. I used the word "actress" for a reason. Ms. Bach was the
co-star of the controversial 2000 film "Baise Moi." The tale of two
women who go on a murder spree is one of the most challenging films
ever made. I wrote an extensive examination of the film for the Video
Risks column. "Baise Moi" was either hailed as a masterpiece or
condemned as an indulgent exercise of excess. The two lead actresses
both came from the world of adult film. Ms. Bach delivered a stunning
performance as Nadine, a woman whose soul had been eroded by
degradation. Her character only felt alive when killing or screwing
strangers. "Baise Moi" was Ms. Bach's final film. I don't know
why she took her own life. Ms. Bach chose a tough profession. In one
film, she showed that she had the potential to rise above the work she
usually did. Prayers of comfort for her family and friends. (Einsiders)