Brigitte Bardot mourns dear friend and animal advocate Alain Delon
8:19 AM EDT, August 19, 2024
The latest statement announced by the foundation established by Brigitte Bardot, which works to protect animal rights, shared that the film star is deeply moved by the death of Alain Delon. The statement, published on Sunday, August 18, reads that Bardot and Delon shared a deep friendship based on mutual respect for animal rights.
The foundation, which received the news of Delon's death with great sadness, described him as a memorable artist and a devoted friend of animals who supported their actions with great commitment.
The statement highlighted that the loss of Delon is a tremendous blow to the organization, which has lost "a valuable friend and a person with a big heart." It was also noted that he was a close friend of Brigitte Bardot, the foundation's president, and his death is a tremendous ordeal for her.
Their friendship, based on a shared love for animals and commitment to fighting for their rights, was priceless and genuine.
Alain Delon died surrounded by family. The film community bids farewell to the legendary actor
Paul Belmondo, the son of the legendary French actor, also expressed condolences and grief on social media over Delon's loss.
"You once told me that you missed my father. Now we will miss you greatly," he wrote, posting a photo of the two great actors from the 1970 film Borsalino.
Delon died in his home in Douchy, surrounded by his three children and family. Delon's two sons issued the press release: Anthony, Alain Fabien, and his daughter Anouchka.
