‘Emily in Paris’ star Pierre Deny dead at 69 after ‘sudden and severe’ ALS battle
Pierre Deny, known for his role in 'Emily in Paris', has passed away at the age of 69 after a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). His daughters confirmed his death, describing it as following a sudden and severe case of the illness. Deny was recognized for his portrayal of Louis de Léon in the popular Netflix series.
- ▪Pierre Deny died at the age of 69 after battling ALS.
- ▪His death was confirmed by his daughters in a statement.
- ▪Deny was known for his role as Louis de Léon in 'Emily in Paris'.
- ▪He passed away following a sudden and severe case of the illness.
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- ▪ ‘Emily in Paris’ star Pierre Deny passes away — Times of India — Top
- ▪ Pierre Deny, ’Emily in Paris’ Star, Dies at 69 After ALS Battle — The Hollywood Reporter
- ▪ Pierre Deny Dies: French ‘Emily In Paris’ Actor Was 69 — Deadline
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Celebrity News ‘Emily in Paris’ star Pierre Deny dead at 69 after ‘sudden and severe’ ALS battle By Jolie Zenna Published May 27, 2026, 9:26 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google “Emily in Paris” star Pierre Deny has died after a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He was 69. “It is with deep emotion that we announce the passing of Pierre Deny, which occurred this Monday following a sudden and severe case of ALS,” the actor’s daughters wrote in a statement obtained by the Daily Mail on Wednesday. Deny, notably, appeared in the third and fourth seasons of the hit Netflix series. “Emily in Paris” star Pierre Deny died on Monday following a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The actor’s death was confirmed by his daughters.
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