Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Bulgarian Actress Natalia Dontcheva Dies at 56
Natalia Dontcheva was a Bulgarian actress who became well known in France.
She acted in the French version of the TV show Doc Martin.
She was 56 when she passed away.
Her stepson, Hugo Sélignac, said she had been fighting an illness for ten years.
The family did not say what caused her death.
She had been with director Arnaud Sélignac for 25 years.
Her death was confirmed on social media.
No other details were released.
She is remembered for her work in French television.
Bulgarian actress Natalia Dontcheva died at age 56.
She was best known for her role in the French version of Doc Martin on TF1.
Her stepson Hugo Sélignac confirmed her death and mentioned a ten‑year battle with illness.
Dontcheva had a 25‑year relationship with director Arnaud Sélignac.
The family did not disclose the cause of death.
- Who
- Natalia Dontcheva, a Bulgarian actress
- What
- Death
- Where
- France
- Why
- Cause of death not disclosed
- Name
- Natalia Dontcheva
- Age
- 56
- Nationality
- Bulgarian
- Occupation
- Actress
- Notable Work
- Doc Martin (French version)
- Confirmed by
- Hugo Sélignac
- Relationship
- 25‑year partnership with Arnaud Sélignac