Alain Delon’s family refuse to euthanize dog and bury it with him despite actor’s dying wish

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passed away on August 18 at the age of 88, in an interview with French network BFMTV. They also spoke to The Brigitte Bardot Foundation, confirming the 10-year-old Belgian Malinois, Loubo, would not be put down.“No worries for Loubo!” the organization dedicated to protecting domestic and wild animals wrote on X on Tuesday, August 20.“Many of you have sent us messages regarding the future of Loubo, Alain Delon’s dog,” the post continued. “’He has his home and his family’ confirmed the actor’s relatives who will take care of him.

Loubo will of course not be euthanized!”Concern over the fate of Delon’s dog emerged after his death as past remarks he made about Loubo surfaced online.

In a 2018 interview with Paris Match, Delon said he wanted his pet to be put to sleep in his arms and buried with him in the cemetery on his estate in the French village of Douchy.“He’s my end of life dog,” Delon said. “I love him like a child.

I’ve had 50 dogs in my life, but I have a special relationship with this one. He misses me when I’m not there.”“If I die before him, I’ll ask the vet to take us away together,” he continued. “He’ll put him to sleep in my arms.