French actor and heartthrob Alain Delon dies at 88

Alain Delon, the famous French actor who was known all over the world for his badass and charming roles, has died at the age of 88.

In addition to acting, this prolific actor was also involved in film production and appeared in TV movies in recent years.

French President Emmanuel Macron described Alain Delon as a "French monument" in a message on social media.

The cause of death of Alain Delon has been announced as B-cell lymphoma. In recent years, his health has also been the subject of family disputes.

Alain Delon was at the height of his fame in the 1960s and 1970s, working with notable directors such as Luchino Visconti and Joseph Lucey.

He became famous in 1960 with the movie "Plein Soleil" (Plein Soleil) directed by René Colman. He also acted in famous films such as "Rocco and His Brothers" directed by Visconti and "The Leopard".

In recent years, Alain Delon has come under fire for some controversial comments, including criticism of women, LGBTQIA+ rights, and immigrants. Nevertheless, in 2019, it received the Honorary Award at the Cannes Film Festival.

During his life, Alain Delon was active in many fields, including breeding trotter horses, designing perfumes, watches and glasses, as well as collecting paintings and sculptures.

He announced his retirement in 1999 but continued to act. In an interview in 2002, she said that she will continue to act as long as she is beautiful.

In 2019, Alain Delon said about his life at the Cannes Film Festival Honorary Award ceremony: "One thing I'm sure of is that if there's one thing I'm proud of, it's the only thing I've done."

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