PARIS (AP) — Before he died this week, French film icon Alain Delon once suggested he wanted his beloved sheepdog Loubo buried with him.
Delon, an internationally acclaimed and prolific actor and producer, died Sunday, aged 88, and will be buried on Saturday at his family home in Douchy, south of Paris.
He was quoted in a 2018 interview with Paris Match as saying he wanted Loubo, a Belgian Malinois he adopted in 2014, buried with him.
An official with the Brigitte Bardot Foundation — a prominent animal rights group founded by the famed French film star, who was close with Delon — said he contacted Delon’s family after foundation members expressed concern.
The official said Delon was a longtime “friend of the foundation’’ and helped raise money for its causes.
Delon’s family didn’t publicly comment about the dog.
‘’Our phone lines were saturated’’ with calls by people worried about the dog, SPA President Guillaume Sanchez told The Associated Press.
But ”we are totally against the idea that anyone euthanizes an animal for this reason, Delon or no Delon.
PARIS (AP) — French cinema legend Alain Delon revealed earlier this week that he intended to be buried with his cherished sheepdog Loubo. Loubo will be permitted to live, much to the delight of animal lovers throughout France.
The highly recognized and active actor and producer Delon passed away on Sunday at the age of eighty-eight. He will be laid to rest on Saturday at his family’s Douchy, near Paris, home.
In a 2018 interview, he stated that he wanted his 2014 adoption of a Belgian Malinois, Loubo, to be buried beside him. This was reported by Paris Match. “I’ve owned fifty dogs in my lifetime, but this one holds a special place in my heart,” he said to the publication. I’ll request that we go together from the veterinarian if I pass away before him. dot. Rather than knowing that he would allow himself to die in such agony on my tomb, I would rather that. “.”.
Fearing for Loubo’s future, concerned citizens and animal rights activists voiced their concerns following Delon’s demise.
The renowned French movie star, who was close to Alfonso Delon, founded the well-known animal rights organization Brigitte Bardot Foundation. An official with the foundation said he got in touch with Delon’s family when members had expressed concern.
They said the dog would be allowed to live and that the question had not even been raised. The official stated, “They said he will live in Douchy, where he has a home.”. Since he was not permitted to be publicly identified in accordance with the Foundation’s communications policies, the official spoke under the pseudonym.
Delon, according to the official, was a longtime “friend of the foundation” who contributed to fund-raising efforts for its causes.
When it came to the dog, Delon’s family remained silent.
The family’s choice was applauded by the French Society for the Protection of Animals.
Guillaume Sanchez, President of SPA, told The Associated Press, “Our phone lines were saturated” with calls from individuals concerned about the dog.
Sanchez stated that Loubo “will probably be very sad to have lost the affection of Mr. Delon.”. But “whether or not Delon is involved, we are vehemently opposed to the notion that anyone puts an animal to death for this reason.”. dot. Animal protection organizations want people to understand that animals are unique, sentient beings. “.”.
Known for his iconic roles in films and plays, Delon was also a producer and made appearances in television films and plays. He was one of France’s most memorable leading men.
