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Franceinfo Sunday August 18

The actor, a sacred monster of French cinema, died at the age of 88, his children announced.

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French cinema icon Alain Delon has died at the age of 88, his three children announced in a joint statement to AFP on Sunday, August 18. “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 time of mourning.“, the statement said. Follow the reactions live.

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