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French 'Emily in Paris' Actor Pierre Deny Dies at 69 from ALS
Pierre Deny, French actor known for 'Emily in Paris' role, dies at 69 from ALS
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French actor Pierre Deny, best known to international audiences for his role as luxury-brand executive Louis de Léon on Netflix's "Emily in Paris," has died at age 69 due to a sudden and severe case of ALS. Deny, born July 12, 1956, was primarily a television actor with nearly 70 film and TV credits, along with dozens of theater roles. His daughters announced his passing in a statement to AFP via Le Parisien.
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So sad to hear of the passing of Pierre Deny.
Pierre Deny, a French actor who starred as luxury brand executive Louis de Léon on Netflix's 'Emily in Paris' in addition to many other roles, died Monday of ALS at 69.
