By Geoffrey Huchel
Cinematic heartthrob Alain Delon, a leading man in French cinema during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, passed away August 18, 2024 at his home in Douchy, France surrounded by his family. The actor had been battling cancer. He was 88.
Over the course of his career, Delon starred in over 90 films in a variety of roles and genres. He achieved critical acclaim for his performances in the films PURPLE NOON (1960), ROCCO AND HIS BROTHERS (1960), L ‘ECLISSE (1962)...