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Death of Alain Delon: the whole world is moved by the death of the actor
Death of Alain Delon: the whole world is moved by the death of the actor
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Alain Delon’s films have gone far beyond the borders of France. In Japan, China and Italy, the actor embodied the French sex symbol for many. The whole world paid tribute to him on Sunday, August 18, after the announcement of his death.
Alain Delon’s films have been around the world. On Sunday, August 18, the emotion resonated on the other side of the world. Japanese television announced the death of a monument, with colossal popularity in the archipelago. In China, the public was also marked by the actor, dubbed in Chinese since the 70s. “Before, we didn’t see many foreign films in China. He is one of the international actors who left his mark on us.”confides a man.
In Italy, where Alain Delon made a large part of his debut, he also made an impression. “Italian cinema brought a lot to Alain Delon. (…) After that, he became a rising star, an international star”explains Chiara Sbarigia, president of Cinecittà studios. So Italy is also in mourning today. “He was very important to us”said a woman.
Across the Channel, Alain Delon will be remembered for his seductive physique. “He was the most handsome man in the world”assures a woman, while a man calls him “reference of male beauty”. For the whole world, a king has passed away today.
