Five years ago, he suffered a stroke, which was followed by a battle with cancer, leading to his passing.
The great French actor Alain Delon has passed away at the age of 88, his three children announced in a statement to AFP on Sunday.
The actor had struggled with various health issues for years, beginning with a stroke in 2019, and later, cancer, which eventually claimed his life.
“Alain-Fabien, Anouchka, and Anthony, along with his dog Lubo, announce with deep sorrow the death of their father. He passed away peacefully at his home in Douchy, surrounded by his three children and family,” the statement read.
The family requested the public to respect their privacy during this difficult time and to allow them to grieve in peace.
During his life, Alain Delon played numerous roles in theater and film. He was also known as a director and screenwriter. Born on November 8, 1935, in Sceaux, Seine (now Hauts-de-Seine), Île-de-France, a wealthy suburb of Paris.