The Dark Side of Cinema: Alain Delon's Shocking Family Secrets

The Infamous "Ice Cold Angel" of French Cinema: Alain Delon's Turbulent Legacy Exposed

In a shocking new book, the youngest child of French cinema icon Alain Delon has revealed the dark underbelly of his father's private life, exposing a trail of domestic violence, infidelity, and gun-toting paranoia that left his loved ones reeling.

Alain-Fabien Delon, 31, spills all in his explosive tell-all book about his father's tumultuous relationship with Rosalie van Breemen, the mother of two of his children. The revelations are nothing short of jaw-dropping, painting a picture of a man who was both a charmer on screen and a monster off it.

The "Ice Cold Angel" of French cinema, as Delon was affectionately known, had always been shrouded in mystery, but the truth is far more sinister. The actor's youngest child claims that his father was a wife beater, a violent man obsessed with guns who would often sleep with a loaded pistol under his pillow.

Alain-Fabien recounts how his father nearly beat his last girlfriend, Hiromi Rollin, to death twice, roughed her up "more times than I can count," and pointed a gun at the back of her neck, saying, "I'm going to kill you." He also accuses his father of breaking eight of Rosalie van Breemen's ribs and breaking her nose twice during their 14-year relationship.

The shocking revelations come as part of a book, The Last Days Of The Samurai, written by French investigative journalists Laurence Pieau and Francois Vignolle. The authors have pieced together the final months in the life of Delon, who died of blood cancer aged 88 in August 2024.

Delon's tumultuous personal life was always whispered about behind closed doors, but the book brings it all to light, exposing a web of deceit and manipulation that left his loved ones reeling. The actor's children, bodyguards, and mistresses conspired against each other behind the wrought iron gates of his estate, Chateau de la Brulerie, in Douchy, south of Paris.

For decades, Delon was considered an icon of French cinema, with a string of hits including Plein Soleil in 1960 and The Leopard in 1963. But beneath the charming exterior lay a complex and troubled individual who struggled with his own demons.

Raised by foster parents who died in a car accident, Delon rose to international fame after being discovered by a talent agent while working as a doorman at the famous Maxim's restaurant in Paris. His early success led him to become one of the most bankable stars in Hollywood, starring alongside some of the biggest names in the business.

Off screen, Delon proved just as adept at making money, building a £42 million fortune via business and property ventures, including a football club, restaurants, and a sunglasses line that was popular in Asia. For decades, he enjoyed Swiss residency, allowing his earnings to flow in free of tax.

But Delon's personal life was marked by turmoil. He was embroiled in a gangland scandal in 1968 after the death of his close friend and one-time bodyguard Stevan Markovic, whose corpse was found dumped in a skip on the outskirts of Paris. The theory was that he'd been "rubbed out" after staging an orgy at Delon's house, which he recorded on a hidden camera.

Delon denied any involvement in events but was said to have been a frequent participant at Markovic's orgies. He went on to father three children with three different women – Rosalie van Breemen, Nathalie Delon (his only wife), and Nico (whose mother was the German actress and singer).

As his health began to fail, Delon's family dynamics became increasingly toxic. His children fought furiously over his legacy, with Alain-Fabien and Anthony at odds over his will. Anouchka, their half-sister, claimed her father could no longer endure the "aggressivity" of his son, who was constantly telling him he was senile.

The drama and cruelty in the Delon family did not end as their father's health failed – he had a stroke in 2019 leaving him in need of constant care. In July 2023, Rollin was evicted from the Douchy estate by Delon's children. She complained to police that all her belongings were burned.

Meanwhile, the estate turned into a "nest of spies," with each family member fighting furiously over his legacy. Alain-Fabien moved into the Douchy house to watch over his father for more than a year, while Anthony visited weekly, along with Anouchka.

In January 2024, Anthony gave an interview to the scholarly note.com, accusing his half-sister of "lying and manipulation" and hiding results of Delon's cognitive tests. Anouchka hit back, releasing a legal statement saying her father could no longer endure the aggressivity of her son, who was constantly telling him he was senile.

As the battle for Delon's £42 million legacy rages on, one thing is certain – his family will never be the same again. The question remains: Who would celebrate him now?

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