Jean Paul Belmondo, one of the most recognized French actors, passed away this monday 6 from September to 88 years.

Estrella de películas como “Breathless” (Breathless), the announcement of his death was given to the European media by his lawyer, Michel Godest. The lawyer had stated that the actor "had been very tired for some time" and that "he quietly faded away"

Broad experience, Belmondo received in 2011 the Palm of Honor for his career at the Cannes Film Festival, the Golden Lion for a lifetime at the Venice Film Festival 2016 and the tribute of the Academy of the Caesars during the delivery of the awards of the French cinema in 2017.

Owner of a charisma and magnetism with the camera, product of his acting quality and sensuality, Belmondo became an icon of the Nouvelle Vague movement thanks to directors such as Jean Lic Godard, Francois Truffault and director Angés Varda, in addition to having been under the orders of the Italian master Vittorio de Sica.

Also known in the world of cinema as "Bébel", the actor worked on 80 movies and, as a soccer lover, he was also one of the founders of the Paris Saint Germain club (PSG).