On August 18th, the world of cinema lost its most elegant and beautiful representative, a symbol of French cinema and a heartthrob to women around the world, Alain Delon.

It is known that he passed away at his home in the French commune of Douchy, surrounded by his loved ones.

“Alain-Fabien, Anouchka, Anthony, and (his dog) Lupo, with immense sorrow, announce the passing of their father. He peacefully passed away at his home in Douchy, surrounded by his three children,”

— stated the family in a statement.

The exact cause of death has not been disclosed, but in recent years, the actor suffered greatly from a progressive lymphoma and advancing Alzheimer’s disease.

Two years ago, it was reported that the sex symbol was emotionally broken, weary of loneliness and pain, and expressed a desire to end his life through euthanasia. He had made the necessary arrangements.