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French actor Pierre Denis, best known for his role as Nicolas de Leon's father on the TV series “Emilie in Paris,” who dated Emily's best friend, Mindy Chan, has died at the age of 69 after a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Pierre Denis starred in the third and fourth seasons of the popular Netflix series, where he played Louis de Leon, CEO of fashion giant JVMA, the Daily Mail reports.
Pierre Denis's death was confirmed by his daughters on Monday. The actor died from complications caused by an illness.
It is with deep shock that we announce the death of Pierre Denis, which occurred this Monday after a sudden and severe case of ALS,
– the statement says.
For reference! Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a disease of the nervous system that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to loss of muscle control and paralysis as the disease progresses.
In addition to his role in the series “Emilie in Paris,” the actor has starred in over 100 films and TV series in France. In particular, he is known for his work in the French soap operas “Life is Beautiful” and “Tomorrow is Ours,” writes Variety.
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