"He will be buried with his dogs".. Details of Alain Delon's funeral

The world bid farewell to the French screen legend, actor Alain Delon, who passed away at the age of 88, leaving behind a history full of immortal roles that will remain in our collective imagination.

Alain Delon's will to be buried near his dogs According to the late artist's wishes, there will be no national memorial service, as Delon requested that he be buried quietly near his dogs on his private estate in the Douchés region of central France, the place where his final moments were witnessed.

Christophe Horot, deputy prefect of Loiret, confirmed that the local authorities had given their initial approval to this request, out of respect for the wishes of the late star. Delon's three children - Anthony, Anouchka and Alain-Fabien - announced the news of their father's death, overcoming their previous differences over his medical treatment, especially after his request two years ago for euthanasia, which was completely rejected.

The sons now face the task of organizing the funeral of their iconic father, with a crucial decision to be made about the nature of the ceremony: will it be limited to the immediate family circle or will it extend to include movie stars and fans of the late artist?

Dillon makes headlines around the world Delon's pictures made headlines in French newspapers on Monday, with headlines praising his illustrious career. Le Figaro called him "the last samurai," a reference to his famous role in Jean-Pierre Melville's 1967 film "Le Samourai," in which he played the mysterious assassin with an unforgettable performance.

Reactions were not limited to the artistic community, but extended to the political arena, as French President Emmanuel Macron mourned the deceased, describing him as a “French icon” who “made the world dream.”

Dillon's passing also received wide international media attention, as major international newspapers devoted large spaces to his eulogy, with the Washington Post describing him as "the tough boy with the angelic face of world cinema."