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According to French media reports, the French movie star, who was once known as the world's most beautiful man and the idol of several generations of Chinese people,Alain Delon, died at home at the age of 88.

Alain Delon has been in poor health in recent years. He has been hospitalized several times for heart problems and suffered two strokes in 2019. In 2022, he publicly stated his decision to undergo euthanasia, believing that at a certain age and moment, a person should have the right to peacefully relieve himself.

Alain Delon's family relationships have also attracted much attention. There were fights between his children, especially when it came to his inheritance and future arrangements. The internal disputes in the family made his later life more complicated.

Alain Delon's life was full of drama. He had emotional entanglements with many women, but he seemed lonely in his later years.

Despite his health and family problems, Alain Delon is still regarded as a legendary figure in French and even global cinema. His beauty and acting skills have made him an idol in the hearts of countless fans. The most popular movie in China is the Franco-Italian co-production.ZorroAlain Delon plays the role of a handsome and elegant masked hero who is skilled in swordsmanship and punishes evil and promotes good.

It was one of the first Western films introduced to mainland China after the end of the Cultural Revolution in 1978. According to statistics, more than 70 million Chinese viewers have watched this film, which was undoubtedly an astronomical number in China at that time.

The character of Zorro is so popular in China that his voice actor Tong Zirong also stepped out from behind the scenes and became one of the most popular voice actors of the year.

When he was young, Alain Delon was the dream lover of countless women. "The most beautiful man in France", "the sexy male god on the screen", and "the chivalrous Zorro" were all labels that once belonged to him.

In Alain Delon's own words:Women are fascinated by me."At the peak of his appearance, he captured the hearts of thousands of girls with this face.

Fame, love, wealth, he had everything. However, in his later years, he lived alone in a huge manor, immersed in endless loneliness, with only his dog to accompany him. Later, his decision to euthanize caused a global debate. As he himself said:My life is so incredible that no writer can write it down.”

Bad boy, unruly

Alain Delon was born in France on November 8, 1935. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother was the first important woman in his life. Her dream was to become an actor.

Alain Delon inherited his mother's dream, but he was by no means a good boy. He was stubborn and aggressive, and was expelled from school many times, but he never apologized for his rebellious behavior. Unsatisfied with his job, Alain joined the navy. Even in the strict discipline of the army, the unruly Alain Delon was unwilling to be restrained. He stole guns and jeeps, and paid the price for it - he was expelled from the army. But for him, it was no big deal - it just meant that he was free again.

The Mask of Zorro, the whole world is crazy

In 1956, the former naval corporal returned to civilian life. He worked as a waiter, a salesman, and a porter, and even lived on the charity of prostitutes and homosexuals. But he firmly believed that all this was temporary, and he knew the charm of his beauty: "I have always been aware of the effect my appearance has on men and women of all ages, everywhere. I would have to be a fool not to realize it.”

In 1957, his stunning good looks began to take effect and he was selected for the film When a Woman Gets Involved, thus beginning his brilliant film career.

In 1959, Alain Delon became famous for his film "The Lost Agenda". In 1960, he won recognition from the international film industry for his starring role in "Locco and His Brothers". In 1965, he entered Hollywood with "The Lion of the Wild". Alain Delon never received professional training in film acting. At the beginning, he played almost all roles of handsome and morally corrupt people. It was not until the late 1960s that Delon began to play roles that were calm on the outside but focused on expressing the inner world.

In 1975, when Alain Delon was 40 years old, he reached the peak of his career. In the movie "Zorro", he perfectly played a hero who helped the weak with his handsome appearance, cold and resolute expression, superb swordsmanship and impeccable acting skills. Zorro made fans all over the world crazy. The black eye mask, hat and cloak, the horse as fast as the wind, and the charming smile like a dream made Alain Delon aThe most unforgettable screen memory in the minds of Chinese audiences。

The loss of love makes people feel sad

Alain Delon had two marriages and countless scandals, but only he andRomy SchneiderIn 1958, Romy Schneider, who became famous in the international film industry for her role in the film Sissi, flew to Paris to film Christine. As soon as she stepped off the plane, she saw Alain welcoming her with a bouquet of roses.

Romy thought the French youth was vulgar and boring, and Alain thought Romy's behavior was artificial. They quarreled constantly during their initial cooperation. Until one day when the two of them took a car to Brussels to shoot a group of dance scenes, Romy's mother found out that they were in love.

Romy was intoxicated by this sudden love. She followed Alain to Paris and got engaged to him. After that, Alain Delon's career was on the rise, and Romy was very proud of him. However, not everyone was optimistic about this relationship. Romy's mother reminded her daughter: "Such a handsome man can never belong to you alone!" Romy told her mother that she knew Alan loved more than just her, and he even loved men, but she couldn't help herself from being crazy about him.

But even with Romy's indulgence, the relationship between the golden boy and the beautiful girl was still difficult to maintain. Their personalities conflicted, and they often lived apart for their careers. Alan had constant film contracts and scandals, while Romy stayed at home doing nothing, enduring the inner torment.

In December 1963, the romance of the century came to an end. Romy found a bouquet of flowers and a note at home: "I went to Mexico with Nathalie (Alain Delon's first wife), I wish you all the best - Alain." Alain Delon drowned this relationship and left without saying goodbye with his new lover. Depressed, Romy tried to commit suicide by cutting her wrists but failed, and fell into a vicious cycle of alternating sedatives and alcohol. Romy fled back to Germany, and the newspaper published a big headline - "Poor Romy!" "Poor Romy" never recovered from this, her career failed, and her marriage failed.

In 1981, Romy Schneider had a kidney removed. In July of the same year, her son David Mayne (born to German actor Harry Mayne) was accidentally stabbed to death while climbing over a park fence. On May 29, 1982, Romy, who was deeply tortured by drugs and the pain of losing her son, died of a heart attack.

Like the character she played, Princess Sissi, Romy died of a broken heart.

Delon rushed back to Paris immediately after learning about it. Alain, who knelt beside Romy, burst into tears after kissing her for the last time. He stayed by Romy's side all night and wrote the famous elegy "Farewell, My Bouquet" - "I stared at your sleeping face. Others told me that you had passed away. I was thinking about you, myself, and our past. Is there anything I should be blamed for? People always ask themselves this question in front of the people they have loved and are still loving. Yes, I have a responsibility. That night, your heart stopped beating in Paris; I have a responsibility because 25 years ago, I was chosen to meet you in the movie "Christine"..."

For all the accusations, Alan never explained——Yes, he loved her and hurt her, but at least when they were in love, he was sincere.So, even after the breakup, he still cared about her. When she was in a career crisis, he gave her a movie (Swimming Pool, 1969); when she lost her beloved son, he immediately rushed to comfort her. A long time later, a magazine revealed a passage from Romy's diary:When the whole world forgot me, only Alan did not forget me...

Stills from the movie Swimming Pool

He did everything he could for her - as for everlasting love, he did not have it, so he could not give it.

I have everything except happiness.

In 2019, the Cannes Film Festival awarded the Honorary Palme d'Or to Alain Delon. The 84-year-old Alain Delon shed tears and said:The only thing I'm proud of is my career as an actor.

Alain Delon starred in more than 80 films and had many leading ladies in his life. But in his later years, he lived alone in his huge Swiss mountain cabin, accompanied by three dogs.

He built a little church in the middle of a dog cemetery.When I die I want to be buried in the church next to my dogs.”

He doesn't like dealing with people. For 50 years, his fame has prevented him from walking freely on the streets, eating in restaurants, or watching performances in theaters... He loves the honor he has received, but sometimes he is disgusted by it.

Now, he is a lonely king, constantly reminiscing about the past. Those movies, those photos, those people who accompanied him in the past, have all left this world one after another. Alan sighed and said:I am the only one alive. I really feel like I belong to another time, another world. I have been through it all, I have everything!”

Perhaps, the more glorious it was in the past, the more empty and desolate it will be after the dust settles. No wonder when he talks about feelings, he would be a little arrogant and self-deprecating:I have everything except happiness.

"What joy is there in life, and what pain is there in death."

That being said, Alain Delon,

The most handsome man in the world,

Leave this world,

It still makes people sad and sigh.

Those women who loved him madly back then,

The person has long disappeared.

However, Alain Delon in the film world,

It has already been fixed into eternity,

It will neither grow old nor fade away.

Rest in peace Alain Delon.

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