Charlbi Dean, the actress and model who stars in the upcoming Palme d’Or-winning film Triangle of Sadness alongside Woody Harrelson, has died at the age of 32.  Dean died in New York on Monday after an unexpected sudden illness, Rolling Stone confirmed. 

Along with Triangle of Sadness, the actress was also known for her recurring role on the CW superhero series Black Lightning.

Born and raised in South Africa, Dean and her co-stars made headlines in May when Triangle of Sadness received an eight-minute standing ovation at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival before winning the festival’s top prize.

In writer-director Ruben Östlund’s social satire, Dean portrays an aspiring model and influencer who wins a trip on a luxury superyacht and takes along her model boyfriend (played by 26-year-old “The Kingsman” actor Harris Dickinson) .  -a.  Harrelson, 61, plays the troubled yacht captain who presides over idiosyncratic guests, including a Russian oligarch and a British arms dealer.

In the DC Universe series Black Lighting, Dean played Syonide, the adopted daughter of the CW series’ main antagonist, Tobias Whale.  Her character appeared in seasons 1 and 2.

Born Charlbi Dean Kriek in Cape Town on 5 February 1990, Dean made her acting debut in the 2010 South African comedy Spud, starring John Cleese and Troye Sivan.

In her modeling career, Dean most recently appeared in a new Madewell campaign titled “When the Fit Hits,” an effort to showcase actors in their “moments.  The campaign went public last week.

“Our beautiful breath, will never breathe again.  We love you forever and always,” Dean’s mother, Joan Mueller, wrote on Instagram on Tuesday.

title: “Charlie Dean Palme D Or Winning Star Of Triangle Of Sadness Dead At 32 Rolling Stone Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-22” author: “Letha Day”


Charlbi Dean, the actress and model who stars in the upcoming Palme d’Or-winning film Triangle of Sadness alongside Woody Harrelson, has died at the age of 32.  Dean died in New York on Monday after an unexpected sudden illness, Rolling Stone confirmed. 

Along with Triangle of Sadness, the actress was also known for her recurring role on the CW superhero series Black Lightning.

Born and raised in South Africa, Dean and her co-stars made headlines in May when Triangle of Sadness received an eight-minute standing ovation at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival before winning the festival’s top prize.

In writer-director Ruben Östlund’s social satire, Dean portrays an aspiring model and influencer who wins a trip on a luxury superyacht and takes along her model boyfriend (played by 26-year-old “The Kingsman” actor Harris Dickinson) .  -a.  Harrelson, 61, plays the troubled yacht captain who presides over idiosyncratic guests, including a Russian oligarch and a British arms dealer.

In the DC Universe series Black Lighting, Dean played Syonide, the adopted daughter of the CW series’ main antagonist, Tobias Whale.  Her character appeared in seasons 1 and 2.

Born Charlbi Dean Kriek in Cape Town on 5 February 1990, Dean made her acting debut in the 2010 South African comedy Spud, starring John Cleese and Troye Sivan.

In her modeling career, Dean most recently appeared in a new Madewell campaign titled “When the Fit Hits,” an effort to showcase actors in their “moments.  The campaign went public last week.

“Our beautiful breath, will never breathe again.  We love you forever and always,” Dean’s mother, Joan Mueller, wrote on Instagram on Tuesday.

title: “Charlie Dean Palme D Or Winning Star Of Triangle Of Sadness Dead At 32 Rolling Stone Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-23” author: “Lillian Phillip”


Charlbi Dean, the actress and model who stars in the upcoming Palme d’Or-winning film Triangle of Sadness alongside Woody Harrelson, has died at the age of 32.  Dean died in New York on Monday after an unexpected sudden illness, Rolling Stone confirmed. 

Along with Triangle of Sadness, the actress was also known for her recurring role on the CW superhero series Black Lightning.

Born and raised in South Africa, Dean and her co-stars made headlines in May when Triangle of Sadness received an eight-minute standing ovation at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival before winning the festival’s top prize.

In writer-director Ruben Östlund’s social satire, Dean portrays an aspiring model and influencer who wins a trip on a luxury superyacht and takes along her model boyfriend (played by 26-year-old “The Kingsman” actor Harris Dickinson) .  -a.  Harrelson, 61, plays the troubled yacht captain who presides over idiosyncratic guests, including a Russian oligarch and a British arms dealer.

In the DC Universe series Black Lighting, Dean played Syonide, the adopted daughter of the CW series’ main antagonist, Tobias Whale.  Her character appeared in seasons 1 and 2.

Born Charlbi Dean Kriek in Cape Town on 5 February 1990, Dean made her acting debut in the 2010 South African comedy Spud, starring John Cleese and Troye Sivan.

In her modeling career, Dean most recently appeared in a new Madewell campaign titled “When the Fit Hits,” an effort to showcase actors in their “moments.  The campaign went public last week.

“Our beautiful breath, will never breathe again.  We love you forever and always,” Dean’s mother, Joan Mueller, wrote on Instagram on Tuesday.

title: “Charlie Dean Palme D Or Winning Star Of Triangle Of Sadness Dead At 32 Rolling Stone Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-26” author: “James Clay”


Charlbi Dean, the actress and model who stars in the upcoming Palme d’Or-winning film Triangle of Sadness alongside Woody Harrelson, has died at the age of 32.  Dean died in New York on Monday after an unexpected sudden illness, Rolling Stone confirmed. 

Along with Triangle of Sadness, the actress was also known for her recurring role on the CW superhero series Black Lightning.

Born and raised in South Africa, Dean and her co-stars made headlines in May when Triangle of Sadness received an eight-minute standing ovation at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival before winning the festival’s top prize.

In writer-director Ruben Östlund’s social satire, Dean portrays an aspiring model and influencer who wins a trip on a luxury superyacht and takes along her model boyfriend (played by 26-year-old “The Kingsman” actor Harris Dickinson) .  -a.  Harrelson, 61, plays the troubled yacht captain who presides over idiosyncratic guests, including a Russian oligarch and a British arms dealer.

In the DC Universe series Black Lighting, Dean played Syonide, the adopted daughter of the CW series’ main antagonist, Tobias Whale.  Her character appeared in seasons 1 and 2.

Born Charlbi Dean Kriek in Cape Town on 5 February 1990, Dean made her acting debut in the 2010 South African comedy Spud, starring John Cleese and Troye Sivan.

In her modeling career, Dean most recently appeared in a new Madewell campaign titled “When the Fit Hits,” an effort to showcase actors in their “moments.  The campaign went public last week.

“Our beautiful breath, will never breathe again.  We love you forever and always,” Dean’s mother, Joan Mueller, wrote on Instagram on Tuesday.