French actor Pierre Deny, famous for *Emily in Paris*, passes away at 69 after ALS fight
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- •Pierre Deny, famous for playing Louis de Léon in *Emily in Paris*, passed away on May 25, 2026, at age 69 after complications from ALS.
- •His son, actor Paul Forman, shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, calling him talented and warm.
- •Deny’s daughters confirmed his death through a statement to French media, calling his ALS condition sudden and severe.
- •Apart from *Emily in Paris*, he starred in over 300 episodes of *Demain Nous Appartient* and appeared in several other hit TV series.
Global entertainment industry mourning after French actor Pierre Deny—best known for playing Louis de Léon in Netflix’s hit series *Emily in Paris*—passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026. He was 69 and had been battling Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Fans and co-stars are in shock, flooding social media with tributes.
Pierre Deny played Louis de Léon—father of Nicholas (played by Paul Forman) and JVMA CEO—in three episodes of *Emily in Paris*, making him a fan favourite in Seasons 3 and 4. His son, actor Paul Forman, shared an emotional tribute on Instagram: “Heartbroken to hear of the passing of Pierre Deny. It was a privilege to work alongside him and to witness his warmth and talent up close.” The post included a black-and-white photo and a message of condolence to Deny’s family.