Guest on the set of C to youFrancis Perrin opened up about his son, Louis, who was diagnosed with autism at the age of three.
Francis Perrin is a happy dad. The actor, who is currently performing at the Paris theater alongside Michèle Bernier, is the father of four girls and two boys. In 2002, he welcomed little Louis, born from his union with his wife Gersende Dufromentel. Since he was three years old, the actor Tomorrow belongs to us and his wife are fighting so that their son, diagnosed with autism, can be as independent as possible, thanks to drug-free stimulation treatment. Aged 24, the young man now lives completely independently and his dad never misses an opportunity to remind people that he is proud of his son. Came to promote his play Lily et Lily on the set of C to youFrancis Perrin sent a tender thought to his son.
“He taught me extraordinary things”: Francis Perrin is full of praise for his son, Louis
Francis Perrin is always very emotional when it comes to talking about his son. Always very proud of the progress made by his first son, who is autistic, the actor affirms to Anne-Élisabeth Lemoine: “It’s a gift-burden, I find that it taught me extraordinary things and that it is now in its autonomy“. When Louis was diagnosed with autism, Francis Perrin and his wife, Gersende, did everything they could to ensure that he could lead an independent life: “But it must be said that with my wife Gersende, we did everything to make it like that“he testifies on the set of C to youbefore sending a tender declaration to his eldest: “He is wonderful, he is aware of his autism but he is happy, independent“.
“We’re going to play together again soon”: Francis Perrin will soon be back on stage with his son
Having become an actor, young Louis already had the opportunity to share the stage with his father in the play The women’s school, by Molière. Francis Perrin has also announced that he will soon relaunch a major family project: “We’re going to play together again soon, it’s going to be a great gift“, he rejoices on the set of C to you. The actor of Mongeville also has an artistic family. In another interview, he gave news of his two other children, born from his relationship with Gersende, explaining that his daughter had also moved towards the world of comedy, while his other son was leaning on specialized studies in video games.