French actor Guillaume Depardieu, the son of world-renowned French movie star Gerard Depardieu has died from complications linked to a sudden case of pneumonia, hospital officials said today.

Gerard Depardieu was so hurt by the release of his son's autobiography last year, filming on the movie he was making was delayed as the veteran actor started drinking heavily.

Actor Guillaume Depardieu, the son of celebrated French star Gerard Depardieu, was taken ill during a court hearing today where he faced charges of threatening a man with a gun.

French actor Guillaume Depardieu was placed under investigation today on suspicion he threatened a man with an illegal gun at a bar in Normandy.