French actor Pierre Deny dies at 69 from ALS

French actor Pierre Deny, known internationally for his role in the Netflix series "Emily in Paris," has died at the age of 69. His death on Monday followed what his family described as a sudden and severe case of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.

Deny's daughters confirmed his passing in a statement, saying they announced it with deep emotion. The actor portrayed Louis de Léon, the CEO of the fictional fashion giant JVMA, in the third and fourth seasons of the popular series. His character was the father of Nicholas de Léon, played by Paul Forman, who was romantically involved with the character Mindy Chen, played by Ashley Park.

While his role on "Emily in Paris" introduced him to a global audience, Deny had a long and prolific career in French television and theater. He was perhaps best known for his role as Dr. Renaud Dumaze in the long-running soap opera "Demain nous appartient" ("Tomorrow Belongs to Us"), appearing in more than 500 episodes. His career, which began in the 1980s, also included roles in series such as "Une femme d'honneur," "Julie Lescaut," and "Camping Paradis."

Following the news of his death, tributes from colleagues and friends were shared....