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Paul RICARD and Jean-Francois GUYOT

French Film Legend Alain Delon Dies At 88

French screen idol Alain Delon, who died Sunday aged 88 (Credit: AFP)

French film legend Alain Delon, a divisive star known to some as a sex symbol and to others an egotistical chauvinist, has died at the age of 88, his children announced Sunday in a statement to AFP.

The actor, known for his roles in classics "Purple Noon" (1960) and "Le Samurai" (1967), died in the early hours of the morning, his son Anthony told AFP. He had been suffering with lymphoma.

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