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Italian actress and artist Gina Lollobrigida has died at the age of 95 today, reports Italian news agency ANSA.
Once known as the Mona Lisa of the 20th century thanks to her striking good looks, Gina shot to fame in the 1950s as a Mediterranean sex symbol, before later becoming a photographer and sculptor after stepping away from the movie world.
She even made a foray into politics last year, standing in the Italian general election just after her 95th birthday, though she failed to gain election to parliament. This followed her standing unsuccessfully for the European Parliament in 1999, representing Romano Prodi's centrist Democratici party.
Known simply as 'La Lollo,' at the height of her fame in the 1950s and 1960s, Gina was internationally recognised as the epitome of Italian post-war cinema, rivalled only by Sophia Loren - with whom she shared an ongoing feud.
RIP..
this was taken of her last year... still incredible in her 95th year...
Once known as the Mona Lisa of the 20th century thanks to her striking good looks, Gina shot to fame in the 1950s as a Mediterranean sex symbol, before later becoming a photographer and sculptor after stepping away from the movie world.
She even made a foray into politics last year, standing in the Italian general election just after her 95th birthday, though she failed to gain election to parliament. This followed her standing unsuccessfully for the European Parliament in 1999, representing Romano Prodi's centrist Democratici party.
Known simply as 'La Lollo,' at the height of her fame in the 1950s and 1960s, Gina was internationally recognised as the epitome of Italian post-war cinema, rivalled only by Sophia Loren - with whom she shared an ongoing feud.
RIP..
this was taken of her last year... still incredible in her 95th year...
But I watched Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid most often. I have colorized versions of both on DVD. I did like Mighty Joe Young but haven't seen that movie in decades.