French actor Alain Delon has died at the age of 88 after suffering from ill health, his family has announced.
The star was known for his roles in films such as Purple Noon in 1960, The Leopard in 1963, and Le Samourai in 1967.
A family statement said: “Alain Fabien, Anouchka, Anthony, as well as (his dog) Loubo, are deeply saddened to announce the passing of their father.
“He passed away peacefully in his home in Douchy, surrounded by his three children and his family.”
Delon had been in poor health since suffering a stroke in 2019 and rarely left his estate in Douchy, in France’s Val de Loire region.
Delon’s last major public appearance was to receive an honorary Palme d’Or at the Cannes film festival in May 2019.
With his striking blue eyes, the actor was sometimes referred to as the “French Frank Sinatra” for his handsome looks – a comparison Delon disliked.
