'Lupin' actor Adama Niane passes away

Actor Adama Niane passed away at the age of 56, "1+1" star Omar Sy announced on Instagram.

“I extend my deep condolences to the loved ones of Adama Niane, an immense actor alongside whom I had the chance and the pleasure of playing. A man of rare benevolence… May his soul rest in peace," Sy wrote on his personal blog. The circumstances and cause of death of the artist was not disclosed.

Niane played Leonard in the Netflix series "Lupin." The actor is also known for such projects as "Chefs," "Nicolas le Floch," "The Mantis," "Julie Lescaut."