French actor Pierre Deny, who brought a lot of elegance to the hit show Emily in Paris on Netflix, has passed away following a rapid medical battle.
According to reports from local media outlets, he was 69 years old. Now, his grieving daughters are sharing the news with the press, as heartbreaking tributes went on air.
The veteran performer departed this life on May 25. In a statement that was shared through the TV network TF1, his kids shared the tragic circumstances linked to his passing.
The family shared how he was suffering from a neurodegenerative condition called Charcot's Disease, which slowly causes patients to lose muscle control. Members of the cast were also quick to be the first ones to send out condolences to his loved ones after the tragic news arrived.