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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.
