Alain Delon, the 88-year-old French actor who was once regarded as one of the world’s most attractive men, today leads a very different life than he did in Hollywood.
Life Post-Stroke & A Secluded Estate
The “Flic Story” star, famed for his self-awareness of his own attractiveness, currently lives alone in his house after suffering a stroke in 2019. This incident occurred just weeks after he was awarded an honorary Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival in France.
Delon’s residence is hidden behind a huge stone wall that stretches 1.4 miles (2.3 kilometers) and includes a sprawling estate called La Brûlerie. The estate, located 86.99 miles (140 kilometers) southeast of Paris, near the commune of Douchy-Montcorbon in the Loiret department of central France, provides a calm escape for the actor.
Final Resting Place
La Brûlerie is more than just Alain Delon’s residence; it is where he wants to be buried. According to accounts, the estate has a church located on the grounds of a cemetery that he erected. This cemetery is the final resting place for nearly 30 of his beloved hounds, demonstrating the actor’s strong attachment to his dogs.
Life Between Cities & Familial Disputes
Though Delon’s principal residence is in France, sources suggest that he divides his time between his Paris office, his apartment in Geneva, and his property in Douchy. Aside from organizing his burial grounds, Alain Delon has been coping with a tense family situation. His three children are immersed in public struggles over their father and his assets, which has resulted in legal action and media coverage.
Calls for Peace, A Father’s Favorite
Delon’s lawyer, Christophe Ayela, has been trying to mediate peace among the siblings. “It has to stop and everyone needs to calm down. That’s enough now,” Ayela chastised, urging the family to resolve their differences.
Adding complexity to the familial tension is Alain Delon’s favoritism towards his daughter, Anouchka. “I have a daughter who is the love of my life, perhaps a little too much with regard to the others,” he confessed. “To no other woman have I so often said I love you,” he professed in 2008, indicating a strained relationship with his sons.
Anouchka’s Tribute
Anouchka recently took to Instagram to post a loving tribute to her father, providing fans with an update on his current condition. She shared a heartfelt message alongside a picture of Delon, praising his “handsome” appearance and “vivid” spirit. “My own immortal,” she wrote, adding that Delon reassured his audience with, “Don’t worry.”
Supportive Fans
Delon’s admirers responded warmly to Anouchka’s post. “He is beautiful and lovely as always, please be [by] his side, he needs you more than anyone,” gushed one fan. Fellow French actor Gilles Marini also expressed support, saying, “Stay close. ❤️ Full of love. Nothing else matters.”
Reflecting on His Prime – A Legacy of Seduction
Delon fondly remembered his best years. “Look at Rocco [and His Brothers], and look at Purple Noon!” “The women were all obsessed with me,” he recalled, reflecting on his youthful appeal and the incentive women brought him. Delon’s dedication to appearing better than everyone else won him the label of “most seductive man in cinema” at the age of 25, as well as comparisons to Brigitte Bardot, one of cinema’s most legendary “It” girls.
Bardot’s Personal Life – Acknowledging Her Wellbeing
Brigitte Bardot, famed for her performances and sensuous confidence, was Delon’s contemporaries. She is regarded as one of the twentieth century’s sexiest female stars, as well as an active animal rights campaigner. Bardot, affectionately known as BB, has been married to Bernard d’Ormale for 31 years.
Despite health concerns, such as a drug overdose in 1992 and respiratory issues caused by a heatwave in 2023, she remains a popular figure. She is supported by her husband. Bardot reassured supporters about her health in a handwritten statement, emphasizing her strength and dismissing speculations about her illness. Her continuing renown and efforts continue to gain admiration from the public.
