Italian actress Claudia Cardinale, famous around the world, passed away at the age of 87 in Nemours, France. Her passing was confirmed by her agent on Tuesday. She was at home with her loved ones when she passed. Cardinale, who was born in 1938 in Tunis to Sicilian parents, left a legacy as a star in films from the 1960s and 1970s, known for working with filmmakers like Luchino Visconti and Federico Fellini who were drawn to the sultry look she had. She won a beauty contest that took her to the Venice Film Festival where her acting career began. She made more than 100 film appearances in her 5-decade career, working with big name directors in Europe and Hollywood. She starred alongside famous actors such as Marcello Mastroianni, Burt Lancaster, Alain Delon, and Henry Fonda. More information to come.
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