Jean-Paul Belmondo, a legend of French cinema, has died at the age of 88, his lawyer confirmed on Monday. The actor died at his home in Paris, his lawyer Michel Godest said." He had been very tired for some time.... He failed twice to get into the prestigious National Academy of Dramatic Arts but eventually got a spot in 1952. One of his teachers, Pierre Dux, famously told him that his career as a leading man was doomed because of his looks.... Belmondo was also a gifted athlete who often did

Open this photo in gallery The actor Jean-Paul Belmondo at the Cafe de la Paix in Paris on Jan.... I don’t think I would have stayed in the limelight for so long if I was doing any old rubbish.... People aren’t that stupid.” Belmondo’s lawyer said he passed away at home.“ He had been very tired for sometime....