The ‘Emily in Paris’ team suffered a terrible loss after the sudden death of French actor Pierre Deny. The 69-year-old man breathed his last on Monday, May 25, 2026, after being diagnosed with severe ALS. While fans mourned the loss on social media, the cast of the series wrote notes to say goodbye. Here’s a look at the cast of ‘Emily in Paris’ who share heartfelt words in memory of Pierre Deny.
The ‘Emily in Paris’ actress has said goodbye
Pierre Deny played the character of Louis de Léon, father of Nicholas (Cindy’s boyfriend, now ex) and CEO of the JVMA. He shared the screen with the cast for three episodes and was popular in seasons 3 and 4. Her son, whose actor is Paul Forman, shared a touching tribute on his Instagram stories. “Heartbroken to learn of Pierre Deny’s passing,” he wrote, “it was a privilege to work alongside him and witness his warmth and talent up close.”
The 32-year-old actress posted the message with a black-and-white photo, which she ended with: “Thinking of her family and loved ones. Rest in peace.” Deny’s daughters confirmed his death in a statement: “It is with deep emotion that we announce the death of Pierre Deny, which occurred this Monday after a sudden and severe case of ALS,” according to French channel TF1. In addition to ‘Emily in Paris’, Deny has appeared in over 300 episodes of the French soap opera ‘Demain Nous Apparient’, according to People.
About Pierre Deny
Born on July 12, 1956, Pierre Deny was one of the most successful names in the French entertainment industry. After starting her acting career in the 1980s, she participated in several television shows, including ‘Sous Le Soleil’, ‘Une femme d’honneur’ and ‘Cinq soeurs’.
