Israeli Actress and Musician Bar Belfer Dies at 37
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Israeli actress and musician Bar Belfer has died at the age of 37. Belfer gained fame for her lead role in the film "Someone to Run With," earning an Israeli Television Academy Award. Her life included a severe car accident in 2010 that left her critically injured, followed by a remarkable recovery and return to her artistic career. She is survived by her husband and daughter.
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- Actress and musician Bar Belfer, known for "Someone to Run With," died at 37.
- Belfer won an Israeli Television Academy Award for her role in "Someone to Run With."
- She suffered life-threatening injuries in a 2010 car accident but recovered.
- Belfer returned to music and acting after a lengthy rehabilitation.
- She is survived by her husband Shahar Cohen and their daughter.
The Israeli cultural scene is mourning the death of actress and musician Bar Belfer, who passed away at the age of 37. Belfer was known for her starring role in the film "Someone to Run With," for which she won an Israeli Television Academy Award. Her life was marked by exceptional talent, a tenacious struggle for survival, and a continuous return to creative work.
Belfer, born in 1989, rose to prominence at age 17 when she was cast as the lead in the 2006 film adaptation of David Grossman's novel "Someone to Run With," directed by Oded Davidov. Her portrayal of Tamar, a gifted and independent young musician escaping home to save her brother, became an icon for a generation. Her performance earned her a nomination for the Ophir Award for Best Actress, and later, an Israeli Television Academy Award for Best Actress when the film was adapted into a miniseries.
After her military service in Galei Tzahal (Army Radio) as a respected reporter and editor, Belfer's life took a dramatic turn in March 2010. While stopped on the side of a highway due to a car malfunction, her vehicle was struck by another car, leaving her critically injured and in a deep coma for over four months. Doctors initially gave her little chance of survival or recovery.
Against all odds, Belfer awoke and embarked on a long and challenging rehabilitation process, which included memory loss. She described the experience in an interview, stating, "They defined it 'you won't wake up in the morning.' I was the only one who believed I would get out of it. Because I didn't really know. I just had a mission to get out of something, and I did it." She vowed to return to her creative pursuits.
Belfer went on to study at the Rimon School of Music, graduating in 2014. She launched a debut performance of original songs in 2015 and returned to media work as a reporter and broadcaster for Kan, the public broadcasting corporation. She also appeared in films like "Don't Forget Me" and "Foreign Worker," and acclaimed series such as "My Mother's Angel," "Virgins," and "The Devil's Angel."
In 2018, Belfer married Shahar Cohen, and they welcomed their first daughter in 2023. Her untimely death cuts short a life filled with accomplishment, struggle, and inspiration.
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