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French cinema legend Alain Delon passed away at 88.
Delon was a major star during the golden era of French cinema, known for his tough-guy roles in films like The Samurai and Borsalino .
In recent years, his health had declined, and he had become reclusive, with his family issues making headlines.
Delon captivated audiences with his performances in iconic 1960s films such as The Leopard and Rocco and His Brothers .He played various roles, from murderers to charming conmen, and appeared in nearly 90 films throughout his career.
French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute, noting Delon’s legendary roles that inspired dreams worldwide.
French media hailed him as a “cinema legend” with “crazy charisma” and a “symbol of shadowy masculinity.”
Delon had three children with two different women, and a fourth child, now deceased, who was unacknowledged.
