French Heartthrob Alain Delon Dead at 88

Alain Delon, the legendary French actor known for his roles in ‘Breathless‘ and ‘Contempt,’ has passed away at the age of 88. Delon’s death was confirmed by his daughter, Anouchka Delon, on Instagram, where she shared a photo of her father with the caption ‘I’m tearing up writing this message, but I want to share it with you. My father, Alain Delon, whom you all know and love, passed away this morning.’ Delon was born on November 8, 1935, in Sceaux, France. He began his acting career in the late 1950s, appearing in films such as ‘When the Woman Butters Her Bread’ and ‘The Wolves in the Sheep’s Clothing.’ However, it was his role in Jean-Luc Godard‘s ‘Breathless‘ that brought him international recognition. The film, which was released in 1960, marked Delon’s breakthrough in the film industry and cemented his status as a French heartthrob. Throughout his career, Delon worked with some of the most renowned directors in the film industry, including Godard, Michelangelo Antonioni, and Luchino Visconti. Some of his most notable films include ‘Contempt,’ ‘The Leopard,’ ‘Rocco and His Brothers,’ and ‘Day for Night.’ Delon’s acting career spanned over six decades, during which he won numerous awards, including a Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor for his role in ‘Contempt‘ and a César Award for Best Actor for his role in ‘Notre histoire.’ In addition to his acting career, Delon was also known for his fashion sense and was considered one of the most stylish men in the world. He was a longtime muse for designer Yves Saint Laurent and appeared on the cover of Vogue magazine in 2019. Delon’s personal life was also highly publicized, particularly his relationship with actress Romy Schneider, with whom he starred in several films. The couple had a son together, Anthony Delon, who is also an actor. Delon is survived by his three children, Anthony, Anouchka, and Alain-Fabien Delon. His death has been met with an outpouring of tributes from fans and fellow actors around the world. ‘Breathless‘ co-star Jean-Paul Belmondo paid tribute to Delon, saying, ‘I am losing a friend, a brother, an extraordinary actor, a legend of cinema.’ French President Emmanuel Macron also paid tribute to Delon, saying, ‘Alain Delon, the man with the angel face, was a giant of cinema. His eyes, his presence, his talent, his life, everything about him was cinema.’ Delon’s death marks the end of an era in French cinema, and he will be remembered as one of the most iconic actors of his generation. Read more on Fox News.