The film industry mourns the passing of Philippe Leroy. The French actor, who was Italian by adoption, died in Rome at the age of 93 after a long illness. With almost 200 film and drama performances, he became well-known in Italy for his portrayal of Leonardo da Vinci in "The Life of Leonardo da Vinci" in 1971 and, in particular, Yanez in the drama "Sandokan" in 1976. He married journalist Silvia Tortora (who died in 2022), the daughter of television personality and politician Enzo, and they had two children, Philippe and Michelle. He also has another daughter from his previous relationship with actress Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu.
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