Pierre Deny, ’Emily in Paris’ Star, Dies at 69 After ALS Battle
French actor Pierre Deny, known for his role in 'Emily in Paris', has passed away at the age of 69 after battling ALS. His family confirmed his death, expressing deep emotion over the loss. Deny was a veteran actor with a career spanning several decades in theater and television.
- ▪Pierre Deny died on May 25 after a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
- ▪He was known for his role as Louis de Léon in Netflix's 'Emily in Paris'.
- ▪Deny had a long career in French television, including over 500 episodes of 'Demain Nous Appartient'.
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- ▪ ‘Emily in Paris’ star Pierre Deny passes away — Times of India — Top
- ▪ Pierre Deny Dies: French ‘Emily In Paris’ Actor Was 69 — Deadline
- ▪ ‘Emily in Paris’ star Pierre Deny dead at 69 after ‘sudden and severe’ ALS battle — Page Six
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Pierre Deny Eric Fougere/Corbis/Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment French actor Pierre Deny, who appeared in seasons three and four of Netflix’s Emily in Paris series, has died. He was 69. Deny, who played JVMA CEO and fashion boss Louis de Léon in the Lily Collins-starring drama, died on May 25 after a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), his family confirmed in a statement to TF1, the French broadcaster.
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