Sep, 24 2025
Claudia Cardinale, Iconic Star of '8½' and 'The Leopard', Dies at 87
Legendary Italian actress Claudia Cardinale, famed for roles in Federico Fellini's 8½ and Luchino Visconti's The Leopard, died on September 23, 2025, at 87. Born in Tunisia, she rose to global fame despite a restrictive contract that forced her to hide a pregnancy for seven years. She stayed active on screen into her 80s, appearing in recent Netflix releases. Her passing marks the loss of one of the last living links to the golden age of Italian film.
