Alain Delon, the intense and intensely handsome French actor who, working with some of Europe’s most revered 20th-century directors, played cold Corsican gangsters as convincingly as hot Italian lovers, has died. He was 88.
“He passed away peacefully in his home in Douchy, surrounded by his three children and his family,” a family statement released to the AFP news agency said. Mr. Delon died early Sunday; he had been battling poor health in recent years and suffered a stroke in 2019.
Alain Delon was one of the most iconic actors of the 1960s, known for his striking good looks and enigmatic screen presence. During this era, he became a symbol of French cinema and gained international fame.
In the 1960s, Delon was often seen with a classic, clean-cut look. He had sharp facial features, with a strong jawline, piercing blue eyes, and neatly combed dark brown hair, usually styled in a side part. His style was sophisticated and effortlessly cool, often wearing tailored suits, slim ties, and trench coats, reflecting the elegance of the period.
Some of his most famous films from the 1960s include Purple Noon (1960), Le Samouraï (1967), and La Piscine (1969). In these roles, he often played complex, brooding characters, further enhancing his mysterious and alluring image.
RIP. He was such a handsome man.
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