A legendary filmmaker, Alain Delon, died on Sunday in his residence at the age of 88 years.
The divisive star, who was known for his roles in classics “Purple Noon” (1960) and “Le Samurai” (1967) passed away peacefully in his home in Douchy, surrounded by his three children and his family.
The children; Alain Fabien, Anouchka, Anthony, as well family and friends, are deeply saddened to announce the passing of their father and a beloved.
A rarity on the screen since the 1990s, Delon made headlines in 2023 when his three children filed a complaint against his assistant Hiromi Rollin, accusing her of harassment and threatening behaviour.
The siblings went on to wage a public battle in the media and the courts, arguing over the star’s state of health, which included a stroke in 2019.
Delon’s family has asked for privacy following his death.
Delon made his last major public appearance on the red carpet to receive an honorary Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2019.
Delon was considered an instinctive genius. He prided himself on working and acting on his technique, rather than relying on charisma. “He’s an object of desire,” said actor Vincent Lindon in a 2012 documentary.
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