PARIS, France — As tributes for film legend Alain Delon poured in from around the globe following his death at 88, France was preparing on Monday its farewell to one of its greatest stars.
No national tribute has been planned, as Delon had made it clear he did not want one. He said he wanted to be buried near his dogs on his property in Douchy in central France where he died.He had already started sounding out the local authorities there, Christophe Hurault, the sub-prefect of Loiret, told Agence France -Presse. The prefecture 'had given its agreement in principle.
Germany's Spiegel called him 'Europe's James Dean', while Sueddeutsche Zeitung said the 'aura of the handsome angel of death made him a legend.'Italy, where he spent much of his career, also gave extensive coverage to his passing. 'There will never be another actor like Delon, unique and immortal,' wrote Il Corriere della Sera.La Stampa and La Repubblica bid 'adieu to the legend of French cinema.
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