Actress and Musician Bar Belfer Dies at 37 From Severe Seizure
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Israeli actress and musician Bar Belfer died Sunday at age 37 from a severe epileptic seizure. She was known for her roles in "Someone to Run With" and various TV series, and also worked in radio. Belfer had previously survived a severe car accident in 2010. She is survived by her husband and daughter. Her funeral is scheduled for Monday.
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- Actress and musician Bar Belfer died Sunday at age 37 from a severe epileptic seizure.
- Belfer was known for her lead role in the 2006 film "Someone to Run With."
- She won an Israeli Television Academy Award for her role in the "Someone to Run With" miniseries.
- Belfer survived a critical car accident in 2010, undergoing extensive rehabilitation.
- She had a diverse career in film, television, and radio, and was also a musician.
- Belfer is survived by her husband, Shahar Cohen, and their young daughter.
Israeli actress and musician Bar Belfer died on Sunday at the age of 37. Her death was attributed to a severe epileptic seizure, according to a statement released by her talent agency, Zohar Jacobson, on behalf of the family. The agency expressed deep sorrow and requested privacy for the grieving family.
Belfer's sudden passing prompted widespread sadness within the Israeli cultural community. Born in Ramat Hasharon in 1989, she gained recognition at age 17 for her lead role as Tamar in the film "Someone to Run With," directed by Oded Davidov and based on David Grossman's novel. Her performance earned her an Ophir Award nomination, and she later won an Israeli Television Academy Award for Best Actress when the film was adapted into a miniseries.
Belfer's career also included work as a reporter and editor at Galei Tzahal (Army Radio) starting in 2007. She pursued music studies at the Rimon School of Music and continued acting in productions like the drama series "Mesakim." A significant event in her life occurred in March 2010 when she was critically injured in a severe car accident on Highway 1. She was hospitalized in critical condition and underwent extensive rehabilitation, recovering from memory loss and other injuries to gradually return to her professional work.
In her later career, Belfer balanced music, performing original songs, and radio work, including at Kan Cultural radio. She also appeared in films such as "Don't Forget Me" and "Foreign Worker," and television series including "The Virgins," "Mother's Angel," and "The Corrupt Angel." She married Shahar Cohen in 2018, and the couple welcomed their first daughter in 2023.
Belfer's funeral is scheduled for Monday at 11:00 AM at the Menucha Nechona Cemetery in Kfar Saba. The actors' union, SHIN, also expressed shock and deep sorrow, remembering Belfer as a talented artist who left a significant mark on Israeli cinema and television from a young age.
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