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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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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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