Alain Delon’s children, Alain Fabien, Anouchka, and Anthony, along with his beloved dog Loubo, expressed deep sorrow over his passing.
French cinema icon Alain Delon has passed away at the age of 88, leaving behind a legacy that defined the golden age of French film. The actor, celebrated for his tough-guy roles in classics such as “The Samurai” and “Borsalino,” died peacefully at his home in Douchy, surrounded by his three children and close family, according to a statement released to the AFP news agency.
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In recent years, Delon had retreated from public life due to declining health, and his reclusive lifestyle only added to the mystique that had surrounded him for decades. His family life had also been the subject of intense public scrutiny, as his personal relationships and family disputes became frequent topics in the French media.
Often described as one of the most beautiful men to grace the silver screen, Alain Delon captured audiences with his performances in 1960s hits such as “The Leopard” and “Rocco and His Brothers.” Whether portraying a cold-blooded killer or a charming conman, Delon had a way of captivating viewers, solidifying his status as a cinematic legend.
Though his on-screen appearances dwindled after the 1990s, Delon remained a prominent figure in the celebrity world, having starred in nearly 90 films over the course of his career.
French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to Alain Delon
French President Emmanuel Macron was among those who honored Delon’s legacy, remarking that the actor “played legendary roles and made the world dream.” On X, formerly known as Twitter, Macron described Delon as “more than a star: he was a French monument.”
Delon’s children, Alain Fabien, Anouchka, and Anthony, along with his beloved dog Loubo, expressed deep sorrow over his passing, confirming that he died peacefully at home.
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French publications paid tribute to him, with Le Parisien calling him “a legend of the cinema” and Liberation describing him as “a leading figure of cinema, symbol of shadowy masculinity, the actor with crazy charisma.”
Alain Delon made his last significant public appearance in May 2019, when he was awarded an honorary Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival. During the event, he delivered an emotional speech that seemed to signal his farewell to the film industry, stating, “It’s a bit of a posthumous tribute, but from my lifetime. I am going to leave, but I won’t leave without thanking you.”
Throughout his life, Delon’s romantic escapades and tumultuous personal life were regular fodder for tabloids like Paris-Match. His charm and allure made him a fixture in European celebrity culture, but his life was not without controversy.
Alain Delon’s support for Jean-Marie Le Pen, the far-right National Front leader, and his views on the death penalty and same-sex marriage drew criticism, as did his relationships with women, which led to accusations of misogyny.
In his later years, Delon’s family disputes became highly publicized. The actor had three acknowledged children—two sons and a daughter—with two different women, and a third son who was unacknowledged and has since passed away. Recent years saw these children airing their grievances in public, involving disagreements over Delon’s medical care following his 2019 stroke, and disputes over his assets.
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One particularly bitter conflict involved Delon’s former housekeeper, Hiromi Rollin, whom his children ejected last year. Rollin later sued them, claiming they endangered Delon’s life by denying him necessary medication. In April this year, a judge placed Delon under “reinforced curatorship,” restricting his control over his finances.
In February, Delon once again made headlines when French police discovered 72 firearms and 3,000 rounds of ammunition at his Douchy-Montcorbon estate. Prosecutors revealed that Delon did not possess a gun license, and a shooting range was also found on his property.
Alain Delon‘s death marks the end of an era in French cinema, but his influence and the characters he brought to life will continue to be celebrated by fans and filmmakers alike.