His three children, Anthony, Anoushka and Alain-Fabien, who have been fighting bitterly for months about his treatment and inheritance, were united when they announced their father's death.
Today, as tributes to film legend Alain Delon pour in from around the world following his death at 88, France is preparing to say goodbye to one of its biggest stars.
No national tribute is planned, as Delon has clarified he doesn't want one. He has said he wants to be buried near his dogs at his estate in Duchy in central France, where he died.
He has already committed offences against the local authorities there, Christophe Eurot, sub-prefect of Loiret, told AFP. The prefecture "has given its consent in principle".
His three children, Anthony, Anoushka and Alain-Fabien, who have been fighting bitterly for months about his treatment and inheritance, were united when they announced their father's death.
Now they must deal with the screen icon's funeral, deciding whether to keep it limited to their loved ones.
Delon, naturally, dominates the front pages of French newspapers today, many of which feature portraits of the actor in his prime.
Delon lived out his final years in the small, high-walled village of Dushi, where he planned to be buried near his pets.
In front of the entrance to his home, dozens of fans have already placed flowers to pay their respects. | BGNES
