The actor Pierre Deni, star of the series «Emily in Paris», - has passed away
28 may 2026 в 17:13
Pierre Denis passed away at the age of 69 after battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). This French actor was best known in his home country but gained international fame for his role in the successful Netflix series «Emily in Paris» in 2022 and 2024.
In a statement released through the news agency AF, Denis’s daughters wrote: «It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Pierre Denis this Monday (May 25) after a sudden and severe case of ALS».
As Denis’s illness was reportedly «sudden and severe», - many are eager to learn more about this disease, which has also affected Eric Dane. Here’s what you need to know about ALS.
Who was Pierre Denis?
Denis was a French actor known for his work in theater and film. He began his career in the 1980s and soon started landing roles on television.
In addition to «Emily in Paris», - Denis was also remembered for his performances in projects such as «Under the Sun», - «The Woman with Honor», - «Five Sisters», - «More Beautiful Life», - and «Tomorrow is Ours».
According to the Mayo Clinic, ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. The disease typically begins with muscle twitches, weakness in the arms or legs, difficulty swallowing, and/or speech disturbances.
Symptoms worsen over time, and currently, there is no cure for ALS. It is a fatal disease.
It is unclear when exactly Denis was diagnosed with ALS, but his daughters noted that it was a «sudden and severe case».
Denis played Louis de Leon, the CEO of the luxury fashion conglomerate JVMA, in the series «Emily in Paris», - appearing in the show in 2022 and 2024.
The show’s star, Paul Forman, paid tribute to his late colleague in an Instagram Stories post shortly after the announcement of Denis’s death in May 2026.
«With a broken heart, I learned of Pierre Denis’s passing», - Forman wrote. «It was an honor for me to work with him and witness his warmth and talent up close. I am thinking of his family and loved ones. Rest in peace»
In a statement released through the news agency AF, Denis’s daughters wrote: «It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Pierre Denis this Monday (May 25) after a sudden and severe case of ALS».
As Denis’s illness was reportedly «sudden and severe», - many are eager to learn more about this disease, which has also affected Eric Dane. Here’s what you need to know about ALS.
Who was Pierre Denis?
Denis was a French actor known for his work in theater and film. He began his career in the 1980s and soon started landing roles on television.
In addition to «Emily in Paris», - Denis was also remembered for his performances in projects such as «Under the Sun», - «The Woman with Honor», - «Five Sisters», - «More Beautiful Life», - and «Tomorrow is Ours».
According to the Mayo Clinic, ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. The disease typically begins with muscle twitches, weakness in the arms or legs, difficulty swallowing, and/or speech disturbances.
Symptoms worsen over time, and currently, there is no cure for ALS. It is a fatal disease.
It is unclear when exactly Denis was diagnosed with ALS, but his daughters noted that it was a «sudden and severe case».
Denis played Louis de Leon, the CEO of the luxury fashion conglomerate JVMA, in the series «Emily in Paris», - appearing in the show in 2022 and 2024.
The show’s star, Paul Forman, paid tribute to his late colleague in an Instagram Stories post shortly after the announcement of Denis’s death in May 2026.
«With a broken heart, I learned of Pierre Denis’s passing», - Forman wrote. «It was an honor for me to work with him and witness his warmth and talent up close. I am thinking of his family and loved ones. Rest in peace»
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