A family dispute has erupted in the Delon household after an interview with Anthony Delon, the son of French film icon Alain Delon, in Paris Match magazine.
Anthony claimed his father struggled to accept his frail health and accused his half-sister of concealing his health problems, prompting concerns after a Christmas Eve photo showed the actor looking weak. Alain Delon, 88, who suffered a severe stroke in 2019, rarely leaves his estate.
Anthony Delon revealed strained family relations over his father's care, leading to Alain indicating he would file a complaint against his son's comments.
Alain Delon's lawyer, Christophe Ayela, stated that the actor was "extremely shocked by the media outburst orchestrated by his son Anthony" and plans to file a complaint.
Anthony accused his half-sister of not disclosing their father's cognitive test results, revealing strains within the family. Alain's lawyer argued that Anthony's goal is to "harm the reputation" of his daughter Anouchka and her relationship with her father.
The day-to-day care of Alain Delon is reportedly overseen by his youngest child, Alain-Fabien Delon.
