Doc Martin and Joséphine Ange Gardien actress Natalia Dontcheva dies at 56

French-Bulgarian actress Natalia Dontcheva, known for TF1's Doc Martin (2011–2015) and Joséphine Ange Gardien, died on 1 August 2026 aged 56. Her stepson, producer Hugo Sélignac, confirmed the death on Instagram, referring to a ten-year illness. Her agent Laurent Savry separately announced the passing to Le Figaro. Her most recent credit was French drama Disturbing Disappearances.