Anouchka Delon, the French-Dutch actress and daughter of legendary actor Alain Delon, recently shared a new photo of her father on Instagram. Delon, who turned 88 in November, remains one of the most iconic figures of French cinema’s golden age. With his piercing blue eyes and magnetic screen presence, Alain Delon became a symbol of post-war French cinema, offering audiences glamour and hope during a difficult era.
Over a career spanning more than five decades, he appeared in nearly 90 films. Classics such as The Leopard alone attracted more than 130 million viewers worldwide, cementing his status as a cinematic legend. Today, however, Delon’s later years have been marked by serious health struggles. Following a stroke, he is now severely disabled.
His three children — Anthony, Anouchka, and Alain-Fabien — have become entangled in a bitter and very public family dispute. The conflict escalated when Anthony accused Anouchka of hiding medical test results from Swiss doctors, claims later supported by their younger brother Alain-Fabien. Legal battles between the siblings continue.
Despite the turmoil, Anouchka’s recent post offered a rare moment of tenderness. She revealed that she took the photo during a quiet breakfast they shared together. “He gives me unimaginable strength,” she wrote, describing her father’s enduring blue eyes and steely gaze.
She added that Delon approved the photo before it was shared and reassured fans with a simple message: “Don’t worry.” The image serves as a poignant reminder of a once-untouchable star whose presence and legacy remain powerful, even in his most fragile moments.