Laurence Pieau is an experienced investigative journalist. She co-founded the French edition of Closer and revealed stories like President Hollande’s affair. She co-wrote the book with François Vignolle, who specializes in legal reporting. Together, they interviewed 80 people close to Delon.

Delon’s Secret Son
The book confirms the story of Ari Boulogne, Delon’s alleged son from a short relationship with German singer Nico in the 1960s. Delon never recognized him, although his mother did. Boulogne died poor in 2023, and a paternity test was never approved.

Was Hiromi Rolin Just a Caregiver?
Hiromi Rolin, a Japanese woman, was with Delon from 2009 until she was forced out of his home in 2023 by his children. According to Delon’s son Alain-Fabien and even Delon himself in official statements, Hiromi was his partner. She later tried to gain legal recognition as his wife to receive a widow’s pension, knowing he was near death.

The Children and the Inheritance
All three children wanted a share of the estate. After removing Hiromi from the house, they felt they had done the right thing for their father. But Hiromi had been vital to his daily life—nursing him, managing his estate, and taking him for treatment in Switzerland. After she left, Delon’s condition worsened.

The Jungle Law
Hiromi resisted leaving but eventually did. The children acted harshly, even violently, to remove her. Delon had always raised his sons to be tough. For example, he made his 12-year-old son Anthony walk around a lake repeating to a mirror: “You are a man.”

The Favoritism
A 2015 will gave 50% of Delon’s estate to his daughter Anouchka and 25% each to his two sons. In 2022, he added four pages giving her full control of “Alain Delon International,” the company handling his intellectual rights. Only she can now approve exhibitions or events in his name. At Cannes, only she spoke during a tribute. This deeply hurt the sons.

The Lesson
Delon nearly died in 2019. From then until 2024, his children and partner all tried to secure their place in his life. Anthony, the eldest, acted like the leader. Alain-Fabien moved in with Delon and became close to him. Hiromi gave up everything for him, but had no financial security. In the end, this wasn’t just about money—it was a struggle for love, recognition, and legacy. It felt like a Greek tragedy.