Pierre Deny, French actor who played a luxury-brand exec in ‘Emily in Paris,’ dies at 69

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Pierre Deny, the French actor who played a businessman in the popular series “Emily in Paris,” has passed away at the age of 69.

Pierre Deny passed away this Monday after a rapid and serious battle with ALS, his daughters announced in a statement to AFP, as reported by Le Parisien.

Television

In an interview released by Netflix shortly after his passing, the actor left a heartfelt message for his two teenage daughters. The interview is featured in the docuseries ‘Famous Last Words.’

Born on July 12, 1956, Deny was best known as a television actor. Throughout his career, he appeared in nearly 70 films and TV shows, according to IMDb, and also performed in numerous theater productions.

Actor Sylvie Vartan expressed her sadness over the death of Pierre Deny in a post on Instagram. She shared a photo of them together from their time performing in the play “Ne me regardez pas comme ça!” (Don’t Look at Me Like That!). Vartan fondly remembered their time on stage together, describing Deny as a kind, funny, and talented actor. She extended her condolences to his family and friends.

Sophie Deny played Louis de Léon, the head of a luxury company, in seasons 3 and 4 of “Emily in Paris,” appearing in three episodes total. However, she’s much more famous in France for her long-running role as Dr. Renee Dumaze on the soap opera “Tomorrow Is Ours,” where she’s been a regular for hundreds of episodes.

Luce Mouchel, who played Dr. Marianne Delcourt alongside Pierre on “Tomorrow Is Ours,” shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram. She fondly remembered seven years of working with him, including traveling together, sharing meals, offering support, and even celebrating his cooking skills. They introduced their daughters, attended each other’s performances, and affectionately called each other ‘doctor,’ building a close bond over the years.

Entertainment & Arts

Jenny Slatten, 68, from TLC’s ‘90 Day Fiancé: The Other Side,’ has been diagnosed with ALS, a serious disease that affects the nervous system. She married Sumit Singh, 38, on the show’s first season.

It’s hard to believe that just over ten years together ended so suddenly and tragically. My heart goes out to your daughters, who have shown incredible strength. I’ll always remember my last visit with you and the light in your eyes. Rest peacefully, Dr. Dumaze.

Deny acted in 44 episodes of the soap opera “Five Sisters” and 28 episodes of the crime drama “A Woman of Honor.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, often called Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a disease that gradually damages the nerves controlling essential functions like walking, talking, swallowing, and breathing. The ALS Association explains that there’s currently no cure, and most people diagnosed with the disease live only three to five years after their first symptoms appear.

Eric Dane, known for his role on “Grey’s Anatomy,” passed away in February at age 53 after being diagnosed with ALS last April. This month, A. Russell Andrews, who starred in “Straight Outta Compton,” revealed he is also living with ALS at age 64. And just last week, Jenny Slatten from “90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way” publicly shared her own diagnosis with ALS at age 68.

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2026-05-27 21:31