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Douchy-Montcorbon Plans Two-Part Tribute to Alain Delon on First Anniversary

The Loiret commune will rename its football stadium for the late actor before screening 'Delon-Douchy' to ticketed audiences, with family attendance still pending.

L’acteur Alain Delon est décédé le 18 août 2024 à l’âge de 88 ans.
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Des fleurs déposées devant la propriété d'Alain Delon à Douchy le jour de son décès, le 18 août 2024

Overview

  • On August 18, the town will unveil a commemorative plaque at the football stadium, which will be officially renamed after Alain Delon in a private ceremony.
  • At 6:00 p.m. in the Montcorbon community hall, the public can attend a ticketed screening of the documentary 'Delon-Douchy' with director Ghislaine Graillet in attendance.
  • Mayor Abel Martin confirmed that the tribute was organized with the approval of Delon’s three children, but their confirmations to attend remain pending.
  • Delon was privately buried at his Douchy estate on August 24, 2024, under a special prefectoral authorization that allowed him to be laid to rest beside his dogs as he wished.
  • The ceremonies reflect Douchy-Montcorbon’s efforts to institutionalize Delon’s memory and honor his longstanding ties to the commune.