On the music of the film’s credits Scorpio by composer Jerry Fielding, in which his father played opposite Burt Lancaster, Anthony Delon thanked the public for all the tributes his father Alain Delon has received since the announcement of his death at the age of 88 on August 18. The writer, actor and entrepreneur filmed images of the gate of the famous Douchy residence, an estate in Loiret that the star had acquired in 1971, in which he wished to take his last breath and where he now rests for eternity.
In a new Instagram post – after the one where he directly paid tribute to the actor and father he was, Anthony Delon writes with emotion: “Thank you all, his audience that he lovedfor these spontaneous tributes from the heart. Thank you to all those who were unable to go to Douchy and who fervently showed their admiration or respect throughout France and around the world. A special thought for Italywhich he loved so much, his second homeland. It is thanks to and through you that he will continue to live.” A publication quickly liked by Paul Belmondo, a long-time friend of Anthony Delon and like him, son of a now-departed icon.
A new tribute which comes shortly after that of his sister Anouchka, so affected by the disappearance of her beloved father.
Alain Delon’s funeral took place on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 4 p.m., in the presence of his inner circle. His three children of course, but also those who counted in the life of the Samurai, such as Rosalie Van Breemen, his ex-partner and mother of his two youngest children, Alain-Fabien (30 years old) and Anouchka (33 years old).
The Delon siblings reunited and stronger than ever
Alain Delon’s last days were spent in Douchy around his offspring, united after conflicts that were now in the past. The eldest of the siblings, Anthony Delon (59 years old), whose two daughters Loup and Liv were also at the actor’s bedside, was more involved than ever. Parisian, An anonymous person confided: “They thanked the people present, shook a few hands. Anthony really seemed to be handling the situation like the big brother. We had the impression that Alain-Fabien didn’t really know what to do.“
During the ceremony, Anthony Delon’s speech was also remembered, he who “spoke without any papers“.
