‘Emily in Paris’ alum Pierre Deny dead after ‘sudden and severe’ ALS battle
Chicago Tribune • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Pierre Deny, known for his role as Louis de Léon in Netflix’s "Emily in Paris," has died at age 69 after a sudden and severe battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
- Deny's death was confirmed by his daughters, who shared the news with French media outlet TF1, highlighting the rapid progression of the neurological disease.
- He had a long acting career beginning in theater, with notable roles in the TV series "Une Femme D’Honneur," "Cinq Soeurs," and over 300 episodes of "Tomorrow Is Ours."
- Deny appeared in the third and fourth seasons of "Emily in Paris," with his final screen appearances in 2025 on "Le Fil d’Ariane" and "Camping Paradise."
- His passing from ALS follows the recent death of actor Eric Dane, who also succumbed to the same disease earlier this year.