Alain Delon, a sacred monster of French cinema, passed away this Sunday, August 18, 2024 at the age of 88, his three children announced in a joint statement to AFP. Alain Fabien, Anouchka, Anthony, as well as (his dog) Loubo, have the immense sorrow to announce the departure of their father. He passed away peacefully in his house in Douchy, surrounded by his three children and his family (…) His family asks you to respect his privacy, in this extremely painful moment of mourning “, we can read.
Since the announcement of the death of the French actor, very weakened since a stroke in 2019, tributes have been pouring in, even in the world of sport. Via his X account (formerly Twitter), Pierre Ménès wanted to honor the memory of Alain Delon.
Pierre Ménès: “Have a good trip, Mr. Delon”
“The last giant of French cinema. Have a good trip, Mr. Delon. “, wrote the former star consultant of Canal+.
” I was going to rejoice at Hugo Guillemet’s excellent editorial in today’s L’Equipe! Finally!!! And then I learn about Delon… “, relayed Daniel Riolo. “IThere was the famous aphorism by Thierry Roland: “Hrubesch, he’s still not Alain Delon.” But there was this letter, too”wrote Vincent Duluc, in reference to a letter from Alain Delon to Jean-Claude Bouttier, before his fight against Monzon, in 1973.
