The actor gained notoriety for his parts in movies such Le Samourai (1967), The Leopard (1963), and Purple Noon (1960).
“Alain Fabien, Anouchka, Anthony, and (his dog) Loubo are deeply saddened to announce the passing of their father,” a family statement read.
In the company of his three children and his family, he departed from this life in peace at his Douchy home.
After having a stroke in 2019, the actor’s health deteriorated, and he seldom ever left his estate in Douchy, in the Val de Loire area of France.
Receiving an honorary Palme d’Or at the was Delon’s final significant public appearance.
The actor, who had stunning blue eyes, was frequently called the “French Frank Sinatra” because of his good looks; Delon didn’t enjoy that comparison.
Filmmakers ranging from Hong Kong’s John Woo to Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino have recognized their obligation to Delon’s portrayal of the silent murderer in Jean-Pierre Melville’s Le Samourai. This role established the model for a popular Hollywood cliché: the enigmatic and intelligent hitman.
