Once One of the Most Handsome Men, This Hollywood Legend, 88, Lives Reclusively after a Stroke amid His Kids’ Bitter Feud

A revered Hollywood star, who was once considered one of the most handsome men, now lives a reclusive life after suffering a stroke. Amid his health scare, his kids have been in a bitter feud.

A famous French actor at Jean-Paul Belmondo’s Funeral in Paris, France on September 10, 2021 | Source: Getty Images

Once hailed as one of the most good-looking men in the world, this alluring French actor, 88, now lives a completely different life than he once did under Hollywood’s spotlight.

The famous French actor at the screening of “A Hidden Life (Une Vie Cachée)” during the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 19, 2019 | Source: Getty Images

The “Flic Story” talent, who is aware of how “handsome” he is, lives reclusively in his home after tragically suffering a stroke in 2019. This occurred a few weeks after he received an honorary Palme d’Or in Cannes, France.

The famous French actor at the photo call for Palme D’Or D’Honneur during the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 19, 2019 | Source: Getty Images

Sitting behind a grand stone wall that spans 1.4 miles (2.3km), his house boasts a sprawling estate called La Brûlerie. It is located 86.99 miles (140km) southeast of Paris, near the Douchy-Montcorbon village in the Loreit department of central France.

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More than just his home, according to sources, this is where the silver screen legend desires to be buried, close to a chapel situated on the grounds of a cemetery he built. This cemetery is the resting place for over 30 of his beloved hounds.

A picture of graves for dogs in a pet cemetery in Asnieres-sur-Seine, France, taken on October 22, 2019 | Source: Getty Images

Although his home base is in France, reports state that the recluse splits his time between his workspace in Paris, his apartment in Geneva, and his home in Douchy.

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Aside from planning where his burial grounds will be, the French heartthrob has been dealing with a contentious familial issue. Three of his children find themselves at war with each other.

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His two sons and daughter have had public disputes, thrown around accusations, and pursued legal actions, all based on their father and his assets. As a result of how public their squabbles have been, the actor’s children have garnered a lot of media attention.

Two of the famous actor’s sons at the “Global Gift Gala” in Paris, France on June 3, 2019 | Source: Getty Images

So much so that their dad’s lawyer, Christophe Ayela, has attempted to foster a truce between them. “It has to stop and everyone needs to calm down. That’s enough now,” chastised Christophe.

The famous actor spotted during the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 19, 2019 | Source: Getty Images

Adding another layer of complexity to the familial tension is the fact that the “Purple Noon” actor, whose children confirm, is aware of their dispute, has made it abundantly clear that he has a favorite child.

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“I have a daughter who is the love of my life, perhaps a little too much with regard to the others,” he previously confessed.

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“To no other woman have I so often said I love you,” he professed in 2008. Based on these statements and other observations, eagle-eyed spectators suggest that perhaps the father’s strained relationship with his sons, who are also both actors, stems from him viewing them as rivals.

Two of the famous actor’s sons at the Global Gift Gala in Paris, France on June 3, 2019 | Source: Getty Images

Like her doting dad, the actor’s daughter has also publicized the deep love she has for her father. She recently took to Instagram to post a loving tribute to him, which also gave fans an update on how the actor is doing currently.