Emily in Paris star Pierre Deny has died after a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He was 69.
“It is with deep emotion that we announce the passing of Pierre Deny, which occurred this Monday following a sudden and severe case of ALS,” the actor’s daughters wrote in a statement obtained by the Daily Mail on Wednesday.
Deny, notably, appeared in the third and fourth seasons of the hit Netflix series.
He played Louis de Léon, CEO of the fictional fashion giant JVMA, reports Page Six.
Emily in Paris lead star, Lily Collins, announced last week that the series began filming its sixth and final season.
“Annnnnd we’re back — for the last time. @emilyinparis takes on Greece (and of course France) for one final, epic adventure. Let’s make it the most incredibly special season yet!…” she wrote via Instagram.
Before starring in Emily in Paris, the beloved French actor appeared in more than 500 episodes of soap opera Demain nous appartien (Tomorrow Belongs To Us).
His longtime co-star, Luce Mouchel, shared a touching tribute to the late star via Instagram on Tuesday.
She wrote in French, “Pierre, 7 years of filming together, taking the train together, having lunch at the canteen together, sometimes confiding, inviting each other from time to time and congratulating you for your hidden cooking talent, meeting our girls, clapping at the theatre, calling each other “Doctor” usually, and I forget.
“A short decade of shared life that should not have ended so quickly and so brutally. I’m thinking of your daughters and their exceptional courage. Thinking of you, my last visit and your sparkling eyes, rest in peace, Dr. Dumaze.”
Deny was also well known for his roles in several other French series including, Fabio Montale, Une femme d’honneur and Cinq soeurs.
ALS is a nervous system disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, per the Mayo Clinic. The disease leads to muscle weakness and other symptoms that get worse over time and currently has no cure.
Several celebrities have recently gone public with their ALS battles, with 90 Day Fiancé star Jenny Slatten sharing her diagnosis last week.
Grey’s Anatomy actor Eric Dane passed away in February, 10 months after announcing his own diagnosis.
This article originally appeared in Page Six and was reproduced with permission.
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