“Emily in Paris” star Pierre Deny has died after a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He was 69.
“It is with deep emotion that we announce the passing of Pierre Deny, which occurred this Monday following a sudden and severe case of ALS,” the actor’s daughters wrote in a statement obtained by the Daily Mail on Wednesday.
Deny, notably, appeared in the third and fourth seasons of the hit Netflix series.
He played Louis de Léon, CEO of the fictional fashion giant JVMA.
Lily Collins, who plays the titular character, announced last week that the series is filming its sixth — and final — season.
“Annnnnd we’re back — for the last time. @emilyinparis takes on Greece (and of course France) for one final, epic adventure. Let’s make it the most incredibly special season yet!” she wrote via Instagram.
The actress and her co-stars have yet to react to Deny’s passing.
Before starring in “Emily in Paris,” the beloved French actor appeared in more than 500 episodes of soap opera “Demain nous appartien.”
His longtime co-star Luce Mouchel shared a touching tribute via Instagram on Tuesday, reflecting on their “short decade of shared like that should not have ended so quickly and so brutally.”
She wrote in French, “I’m thinking of your daughters and their exceptional courage. Thinking of you, my last visit and your sparkling eyes, rest in peace, Dr. Dumaze 🤍🤍🤍.”
Deny was also well known for his roles in several other French series including, “Fabio Montale,” “Une femme d’honneur” and “Cinq soeurs.”
ALS is a nervous system disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, per the Mayo Clinic. The disease leads to muscle weakness and other symptoms that get worse over time and currently has no cure.
Several celebrities have recently gone public with their ALS battles, with “90 Day Fiancé” star Jenny Slatten sharing her diagnosis last week.
“Grey’s Anatomy” actor Eric Dane passed away in February, 10 months after announcing his own diagnosis.
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