According to Reuters, silver screen star Alain Delon passed away on August 18 in France. This news has caused a stir in the international film industry.
Star Alain Delon Passes Away at 88: The World Film Industry Is Stirred
According to Reuters, Alain Delon, a French cinema icon, passed away on August 18 in his native France. This news has caused a stir in the international film industry. Alain Delon passed away at his home in Douchy, France, surrounded by his family, at the age of 88. The family of the late star shared this information with the French media in a statement: “Alain Fabien, Anouchka, Anthony and dog Loubo are deeply saddened to announce the passing of their father. He passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his three children and relatives.”
Although details of Alain Delon’s death have not been released, his health had been in serious decline in recent years, particularly after a stroke in 2019. Since then, he has kept a low profile and has largely remained at his estate in Douchy, in the Val de Loire region of France. His last public appearance was when he accepted the honorary Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2019.
In his later years, Alain Delon was at the center of a family dispute over his care, which attracted attention in the French media. In April 2024, a judge placed him under “enhanced supervision,” meaning he no longer has full control of his assets and is legally protected from concerns about his health and well-being.
Alain Delon (November 8, 1935 – August 18, 2024): French Cinema Legend with a Life Full of Ups and Downs
Alain Delon, the famous silver screen star of French cinema, passed away on August 18, 2024, leaving a deep mark in the history of international cinema. Beginning his acting career in the late 1950s, Delon quickly emerged as one of Europe’s leading actors in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. With impressive roles in classic works such as *Women Are Weak*, *Purple Noon*, *Rocco and His Brothers*, *L’Eclisse*, *Le Samouraï*, *The Girl on a Motorcycle*, *Le Cercle Rouge*, and *Notre histoire*, Alain Delon affirmed his status as a legend of the French screen. Throughout his career, Delon has received numerous prestigious awards, including the César Award for Best Actor for his role in *Notre histoire* (1984), the Honorary Golden Bear at the 45th Berlin International Film Festival (1995), and the Honorary Palme d’Or at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. His elegant style and charismatic appearance have made Alain Delon an international icon, although he dislikes being compared to the “French Frank Sinatra”. Reuters has praised him as an actor who has “melted the hearts of millions of film fans”, despite often playing villainous characters.
However, behind the silver screen, Alain Delon’s personal life is no less complicated. He was married to model and actress Nathalie Barthélémy (1964–1969), and had at least three children, including actor Anthony Delon, actress Anouchka Delon, and model and actor Alain-Fabien Delon. His reputation has also been marred by scandal, from his military service and dismissal for indiscipline, to his extramarital affairs and violent behavior. Alain Delon is also known for his close relationships with underworld figures and has sparked controversy with his public statements on the death penalty and same-sex marriage.
