French film star Alain Delon dies aged 88

Once described as the most beautiful man in the movies, Delon had become a virtual recluse with his children trading public insults.

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The actor was a star of the golden era of French cinema, known for his tough-guy persona on screen in hits including The Samurai and Borsalino.

"He passed away peacefully in his home in Douchy, surrounded by his three children and his family," a statement released to AFP news agency said.

Delon has been in poor health in recent years and become a virtual recluse. More recently, the breakdown of his family had been making headlines in France.

Once described as the most beautiful man in the movies, Delon starred in hits from the 1960s including The Leopard and Rocco and his Brothers.

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