The Los Angeles Post
U.S. World Business Lifestyle
Today: March 16, 2025
Today: March 16, 2025

Alain Delon’s family refuse to put down pet dog the actor wanted to be buried with

Alain Delon's family refuse to put down pet dog the actor wanted to be buried with
August 21, 2024

(CNN) — The family of Alain Delon, who died at the weekend aged 88, has denied the actor’s request for his dog to be euthanized and buried alongside him following outcry in France.

Delon, an icon of French cinema known for his starring roles in “The Leopard” and “Our Story,” died on Sunday.

The French actor had clearly expressed his wish to have his beloved Belgian Shepherd dog, Loubo, buried alongside him when he passed.

He disclosed the unusual request during an interview with Paris Match magazine in 2018,  describing Loubo as his “end-of-life” dog who he loved “like a child.”

“I’ve had 50 dogs in my life, but I have a special relationship with this one,” Delon told the magazine. “If I die before him, I’ll ask the vet to take us away together. He’ll put him to sleep in my arms.”

Following criticism from animal welfare groups in France, Delon’s family confirmed on Tuesday that they would not be granting the actor’s controversial dying wish.

French animal charity, the Brigitte Bardot Foundation, said in a post on X Tuesday that Delon’s relatives had confirmed that the dog “has his home and his family” and will not be euthanized.

Delon’s children told CNN affiliate BFMTV on Tuesday that the dog will continue to reside in their father’s Douchy residence.

Delon’s request had been strongly criticized in recent days.

France’s main animal protection organization, the Society for the Protection of Animals (SPA), had criticized the request, stressing on social media on Monday that “the life of an animal should not be conditional on that of a human being.”

The organization had offered instead to rehome the dog if needed.

Fellow animal welfare organization, 30 Million Friends, also strongly urged Delon’s request be denied.

In an article published Monday, which also paid tribute to Delon’s legacy as a “fervent supporter of the animal cause,” the charity expressed its hope that his dog wouldn’t be put down whilst “in good health.”

They also offered to help find “someone trustworthy” to take in Loubo if needed.

The-CNN-Wire
™ & © 2024 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.

Related Articles

Orphaned squirrel who became social media star was euthanized after being seized from home Committee reviewing euthanasia in Canada finds some deaths driven by homelessness fears, isolation UK begins emotive debate on assisted dying as law change proposed New UK bill aims to legalize assisted dying for people who are terminally ill
Share This

Popular

Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World

Fire rips through overcrowded nightclub in North Macedonia, leaving dozens dead in panicked escape

Fire rips through overcrowded nightclub in North Macedonia, leaving dozens dead in panicked escape
Arts|Entertainment

‘Novocaine’ leads numbingly slow weekend at domestic box office

‘Novocaine’ leads numbingly slow weekend at domestic box office
Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World

Pyrotechnics blamed as fire rips though North Macedonia nightclub, killing 59 people

Pyrotechnics blamed as fire rips though North Macedonia nightclub, killing 59 people
Business|Entertainment|Europe|Finance

Germany's ProSieben holds board meeting over General Atlantic deal, sources say

Germany's ProSieben holds board meeting over General Atlantic deal, sources say

Entertainment

Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|Sports

Dick Vitale tears up on ACC Championship broadcast while talking about recent cancer battle

Dick Vitale tears up on ACC Championship broadcast while talking about recent cancer battle
Arts|Asia|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

Kashmir's Sufi music lovers are sticking with the audio cassette

Kashmir's Sufi music lovers are sticking with the audio cassette
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Health|US

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's dog likely died of dehydration and starvation, report says

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's dog likely died of dehydration and starvation, report says
Americas|Arts|Entertainment|US

Chicago dyes its river bright green as it opens St. Patrick's Day celebrations

Chicago dyes its river bright green as it opens St. Patrick's Day celebrations

Access this article for free.

Already have an account? Sign In