Farewell message to his fans: Legendary actor Alain Delon asks for euthanasia
He is considered one of the greatest film stars in France and led an exciting life. But at the age of 86, Alain Delon longs for death. The actor wants to decide for himself how he dies.
Called the James Dean of French cinema, he was voted “the most beautiful man in the world” and had affairs with icons like Romy Schneider. Alain Delon can look back on a fulfilling life – which he now wants to end of his own accord.
The 86-year-old asked him for euthanasia, his son Anthony Delon revealed in an interview with “RTL Channel” according to the Spanish newspaper “Marca”. The Frenchman, who also works as an actor, confirmed that his father had expressed this wish and instructed him to take all necessary steps. Since Alain Delon lives in Switzerland, this is legal.
“We have the right to leave this world peacefully”
The film star even wrote a farewell message, which the newspaper published. “I would like to thank everyone who has accompanied me and given me great support over the years. I hope that future actors can find in me a role model not only at work, but in everyday life, between victories and defeats. Thank you. Your Alain Delon “, it says in it.
In an interview last year, the actor spoke out in favor of euthanasia and said that this step was “the most logical and natural thing you can do. At a certain age and at a certain point in time, we have the right to leave this world peacefully , without the support of a hospital or life support equipment.”
His wife died of cancer
He himself had to watch how this was denied to his wife. Nathalie Delon died of pancreatic cancer in January 2021. She too had wanted to end her life beforehand, but was unable to take advantage of euthanasia due to the legal situation in France. Alain Delon never got over that.
In addition, his own health is increasingly affecting him. In 2019, he suffered multiple strokes and a cerebral hemorrhage. Since then, the 86-year-old is said to have been severely restricted physically.
