She was best known for her role as Marième Dial in the popular Senegalese TV series Mistress of a Married Man, a show that sparked controversy but attracted a wide audience.
Halima Gadji, a 36-year-old Senegalese actress, died on 26 January 2026 in Paris following a malaise. She had made herself known throughout the continent with her role as Marème Dial in the successful series Mistress of a married man.