French Actor and ‘Emily in Paris’ Star, Pierre Deny, Dies at Age 69 Following ALS Battle

Deny died on May 25 from a ’sudden and severe case of ALS,' according to his daughters.

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French actor Pierre Deny, widely recognized for his role in the hit Netflix series “Emily in Paris,” has died at the age of 69, after a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Deny died on May 25, his daughters confirmed in a statement to French news agency AFP, following a “sudden and severe case of ALS.” It remains unclear when the actor was first diagnosed with the disease.