The recent passing of legendary French actor Alain Delon has brought not only his career back into the public eye but also the resurfacing of a controversial wish he had regarding his beloved dog, Loubo. Delon, who passed away at the age of 88, had once expressed a desire to have Loubo euthanized after his death so that they could be buried together. This request has sparked both public outcry and a response from animal rights organizations, as well as a definitive statement from his family.

Alain Delon, known for iconic roles in films like Purple Noon, Le Samouraï, and La Piscine, made headlines when his 2018 comments about his "end of life" dog resurfaced. In an interview with Paris Match magazine, Delon shared his deep connection with Loubo, a Belgian malinois he described as his companion for his final years.

"He is my end of life dog," Delon said. "A Belgian shepherd who I love like a child." Delon further elaborated that if he were to die before Loubo, he would request that the dog be euthanized and buried alongside him. "I would rather that than knowing that he would let himself die on my grave with so much suffering," Delon explained.

This sentiment, while perhaps heartfelt from Delon’s perspective, immediately drew criticism from the public and several animal rights organizations.

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