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Legendary Actress Claudia Cardinale Passes Away at 87

9/26/2025

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Claudia Cardinale, Italian actress, died at 87 in Nemours, France, surrounded by her children.
Born in Tunisia to Sicilian parents, she started after winning a 1957 beauty contest.
She starred in over 130 films, including The Pink Panther and The Leopard.
She was a UNESCO goodwill ambassador for women's rights. She won the 2002 Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement.

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Claudia Cardinale, Italian actress, died at 87 in Nemours, France, surrounded by her children.
Born in Tunisia to Sicilian parents, she started after winning a 1957 beauty contest.
She starred in over 130 films, including The Pink Panther and The Leopard.
She was a UNESCO goodwill ambassador for women's rights. She won the 2002 Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement.