French actor Alain Delon during the shooting of the film "Le toubib" (The Doc) in Sissonne, France, May 26, 1979. French film legend Delon has died at the age of 88 following a battle with ill health, his three children told AFP in a statement on Aug.18.
AFP-Yonhap By Philippe Li Philippe Li Since the announcement of Alain Delon's death on Aug. 18, tributes have multiplied from around the globe, unanimously highlighting his remarkable beauty and illustrious acting career. I have closely followed his career for several decades from both French and Korean perspectives and would like to express my thoughts on him.
To me, Delon was more than just an actor or a handsome figure. The first time I saw Delon on screen was in the film "Pour la peau d'un flic" (For a Cop's Hide) at a Paris theater in the early 1980s. As a young boy at the time, I had seen countless photographs of him and watched several of his films on television, yet none had left a lasting impression.
I was aware of his fame, but that day marked a profound awakening for me. For the first time, I grasped the allure that Delon exuded — not just because of his stunning looks or acting prowess, but due to the magnetic presence he commanded on screen and the rare blend of sobriety and brilliance he embodied. He conveyed a form of confidence and power, making many, including myself, aspire to be like him.
This sentiment was captured by director John Woo, who remarked, "Everyone would like to be cool like Alain Delon." I a.