Farewell to Alain Delon: the last great star of French cinema has died

Alain Delon, the radiant icon of French cinema, has died at the age of 88. With his striking charisma and irresistible presence, he left his mark on generations of filmmakers and moviegoers. Delon was not just an actor, he was a legend - his roles in masterpieces such as The Ice Angel and The Leopard made him immortal.

But Alain Delon was not only a hero on screen. His passionate love story with Romy Schneider, who embodied great tragedy and romance at the same time, remains unforgotten. Together they enchanted audiences in "La Piscine", a film that captured their stormy relationship in all its intensity. This love, which touched so many hearts, remains one of the most moving chapters in Delon's life and work.

Alain Delon and Romy Schneider, "La Piscine" ('The Swimming Pool') (1968.

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