After two strokes in 2019 that left him with a certain handicap, the actor Alain Delon He sent his audience farewells in a letter after asking that they apply legalized euthanasia.
It’s one of the most emblematic actors of French cinema who asks about that at 86 voluntary withdrawal of life, which surprised his followers and the world of celluloid.
Your son Anthony Delon told French media RTL that his father had asked for euthanasia Switzerland, Country where he has been living for several years because their physical problems are already unbearable.
Delon lost the illusion and meaning of life after death of his wife Nathalie in 2021, he claims today to have the strength to say he no longer wants to live.
“I would like to thank everyone who has accompanied me and given me great support over the years. I hope that future actors can find in me a role model, not only at work, but also in everyday life, between victories and defeats. Thank you, Alain Delon”, he wrote in a letter published by his son.
The protagonist of films like “The Leopard” and “The Pond” In more than one interview he has stated that he approves of euthanasia and the right of every person to die freely. After his wife was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, this approach was very present to avoid his suffering, but it didn’t happen.
“Nobody is forced to agree with me, but there is one thing in the world that I am sure of and proud of, only one thing, and that is my career.” he said as he accepted his award.
The actor Alain Delon and his son await the final decision after starting your request.
Who is Alain Delon?
Alain Delon is a French film actor. It is also producer through your company nobility productions and has directed two films. His career began in 1957and since then he has appeared in a variety of films that have become box-office classics, including: ‘Plein Soleil”, “Rocco and His Brothers”, “The Rebellious One”, “The Samurai”, “The Sicilian Clan”, “The Red Circle”, “Borsalino, Monsieur Klein” or “Our Story”.
1985, he also won the César for best actor for Notre histoire and a Palm of Honor at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival throughout his career, although certain comments labeled homophobic and sexist made him the focus of much criticism.