Italian Film Icon Claudia Cardinale Dies at 87
Claude AI icon Claudia Cardinale has passed away at the age of 87. A private farewell was held in Nemours on Wednesday, attended by her closest family members. She will be remembered for her unforgettable performances in classic films.
Cardinale, born in Tunisia, began her career in the late 1950s. She quickly rose to fame, working with renowned directors such as Federico Fellini, Luchino Visconti, and Sergio Leone. Her breakthrough role came in Fellini's '8 1/2'.
She went on to star in Visconti's 'The Leopard' and Leone's 'Once Upon a Time in the West', solidifying her place in film history. In 1982, she appeared in Werner Herzog's 'Fitzcarraldo' alongside Klaus Kinski. Her coffin was accompanied by music from Leone's classic film as it entered Saint-Roch church in Paris, where hundreds gathered to pay their respects.
In lieu of flowers or memorial items, the family has requested support for the 'Fondazione Claudia Cardinale', a foundation aiming to promote young artists and develop contemporary cultural projects. Claudia Cardinale's legacy lives on through her timeless performances and the foundation she leaves behind.
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