'Emily in Paris' Actor Pierre Deny Dies of Lou Gehrig's Disease at 69

French actor Pierre Deny, who gained international recognition for his role as CEO Louis de Leon in the Netflix series 'Emily in Paris,' has died at the age of 69. His family announced his passing on May 25, following a recent and severe diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease.

Deny was a familiar face to many, particularly for his portrayal of the fashion corporate executive in the third and fourth seasons of 'Emily in Paris.' Prior to his role in the popular American series, he had a significant career in France, appearing in over 500 episodes of the acclaimed soap opera 'Tomorrow Belongs to Us' from 2017 to 2023.

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We shared over ten years of our lives, and it shouldn't have ended so quickly and cruelly.

Colleagues have shared heartfelt tributes following the news of his death. Actress Luce Mouchon, who worked with Deny for over a decade on 'Tomorrow Belongs to Us,' expressed her grief on social media, stating, "We shared over ten years of our lives, and it shouldn't have ended so quickly and cruelly." Singer and actor Sylvie Vartan remembered him as a "generous actor, a delicate and funny man."

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A generous actor, a delicate and funny man.