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What Happened to Emily in Paris' Pierre Deny? A Look at the Actor’s Career Before His Death
His daughters said the French actor had a sudden, severe case of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and co-stars paid tribute after his death.
- French actor Pierre Deny died on Monday, May 25, 2026, at age 69 following a battle with ALS, his daughters confirmed to French outlet TFI Info.
- Deny enjoyed a long career in French television and film, appearing in series like Sous Le Soleil and Plus Belle la Vie while famously playing Dr. Renaud Dumaze in Demain Nous Appartient.
- On Emily in Paris, Deny portrayed Louis de Leon, the CEO of luxury conglomerate JVMA, appearing in seasons three and four before Netflix announced the show's sixth season would be final.
- Series star Paul Forman paid tribute to Deny on Instagram Stories, writing, "It was a privilege to work alongside him and to witness his warmth and talent up close."
- Deny's daughters described his condition as a sudden and severe case of ALS, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that recently claimed the life of Euphoria star Eric Dane.
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Pierre Deny passes away: ‘Emily in Paris’ star Paul shares heartfelt words
French actor Pierre Deny, known for his role as Louis de Léon in 'Emily in Paris,' has passed away at 69 after a battle with ALS. Deny, who appeared in seasons 3 and 4, was also a prolific actor in French television. His co-star Paul Forman and Deny's daughters confirmed his death, remembering ...
In France, he was a well-known television face, and he received international attention as a fashion magnate in the Netflix series »Emily in Paris«: Pierre Deny has now died of ALS disease.
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