Pierre Deny, star of the hit series 'Emily in Paris,' has passed away.

French actor Pierre Deny, a familiar star in the hit series Emily in Paris, has passed away at the age of 69.

According to the Daily Mail on May 27, 2026, the daughters of actor Pierre Deny officially announced his passing after a long battle with illness. The actor breathed his last on Monday (local time) after contracting amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a rapidly progressing and severe form of the disease. Pierre Deny's daughters could not hide their grief at the loss of their father.

Immediately after the news broke, actor Paul Forman, who played Nicolas de Léon, the son of Pierre Deny's character in Emily in Paris, expressed his shock on social media. Paul Forman wrote: "I am deeply saddened to hear of Pierre Deny's passing. It was a great privilege to work alongside him, to witness his warmth and talent up close. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones. Rest in peace."

Pierre Deny plays the powerful CEO of the influential fashion conglomerate JVMA in Emily in Paris.

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Actress Luce Mouchel, his co-star in the French film Demain nous appartient ( Tomorrow Belongs to Us ), also couldn't hide her sadness when remembering "a short decade of working together that shouldn't have ended so quickly and abruptly."

In seasons 3 and 4 of the hit TV series Emily in Paris , Pierre Deny left a lasting impression with his portrayal of Louis de Léon – the powerful CEO of the JVMA fashion corporation. His passing comes amidst a growing awareness in Hollywood about the seriousness of the incurable disease ALS, following a series of cases involving famous stars such as Eric Dane from Grey's Anatomy and singer Roberta Flack, who were also diagnosed with this severe motor impairment syndrome.

Emily in Paris concludes after 6 seasons.

The sudden death of actor Pierre Deny occurred just as the Emily in Paris film crew was entering the final days of filming for the series. Prior to this, News.com.au confirmed from Netflix that the popular romantic comedy series would officially conclude after its sixth season.

This decision provides a clear finish line for marketing executive Emily Cooper's (played by Lily Collins) journey, allowing the screenwriters to create a complete and satisfying ending for the audience, instead of leaving an open and ambiguous conclusion.

Director Darren Star stated: "Making Emily in Paris with this extraordinary cast and crew has been the journey of a lifetime. Thank you to the audience for allowing us to be a part of your lives, inspiring your travel dreams and your love for Paris."

Emily in Paris is not just a television series; it has also had a strong influence on fashion and travel.

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On her personal page, actress Lily Collins also posted a behind-the-scenes video from the filming location in Greece to announce this final return. After shifting the setting from Paris to Rome (Italy) in season 4, season 6 will be a grand tour around Europe.

The story will continue to resolve the plot points from the previous season, as Emily breaks up with Marcello and receives an unexpected invitation from Gabriel. The production team affirms that they are pouring all their efforts into the final leg in Greece and France, hoping to deliver a special season that concludes a colorful journey spanning the past six years.

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