Pierre Deny Dies: French ‘Emily In Paris’ Actor Was 69
French actor Pierre Deny, known for his role in 'Emily in Paris,' has passed away at the age of 69. His family announced that he died from a sudden and severe case of ALS. Deny had a prolific career in television, appearing in over 60 shows and more than 300 episodes of 'Tomorrow Is Ours.'
- ▪Pierre Deny was best known internationally for his role in Netflix's 'Emily in Paris.'
- ▪He died from a sudden and severe case of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig Disease.
- ▪Deny had a successful career in French television, appearing in over 60 shows.
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PARIS, FRANCE - 05/13/2019: Actor, Pierre Deny poses during a portrait session in Paris, France on 05/13/2019. (Photo by Eric Fougere/Corbis via Getty Images) Eric Fougere/Corbis via Getty Images French actor Pierre Deny, who was best known internationally for his role in Netflix hit Emily in Paris, has died at the age of 69. “It is with deep emotion that we announce the passing of Pierre Deny this Monday (May 25) following a sudden and severe case of ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis),” his daughters said in a statement released to newswire AFP. Born in 1956, Deny started out in theatre in the 1980s before moving into TV.
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