Italian actors died in Murder

Here are 2 famous actors from Italy died in Murder:

Pier Paolo Pasolini

Pier Paolo Pasolini (March 5, 1922 Bologna-November 2, 1975 Ostia) a.k.a. P.P. Pasolini, Paul Pasolini or Pierpaolo Pasolini was an Italian film director, poet, novelist, actor, journalist, screenwriter, philosopher, linguist, playwright, painter, politician and writer.

Pasolini is best known for his controversial films such as "Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom" and "The Gospel According to St. Matthew". He was a prominent figure in the Italian neorealist movement and often explored themes of poverty, social injustice, and sexuality in his work. In his personal life, Pasolini was openly gay and frequently faced censorship and criticism for his depictions of homosexuality in his films and writing. He was tragically murdered in 1975 under mysterious circumstances that still remain unsolved. Despite his short life, Pasolini has had a lasting impact on Italian culture and is widely regarded as one of the greatest artists of the 20th century.

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Gianni Versace

Gianni Versace (December 2, 1946 Reggio Calabria-July 15, 1997 Miami Beach) otherwise known as Giovanni Maria Versace was an Italian fashion designer, designer, costume designer, actor and production designer.

He is best known for founding the international fashion house Versace in 1978. Versace's designs were famously bold and extravagant, featuring bright colors, flashy prints, and a mix of textures and materials. He became a favorite designer of many high-profile celebrities, including Princess Diana, Elton John, Madonna, and Lady Gaga. In addition to his work in fashion, Versace also designed costumes for several films, including "Showgirls" and "The Phantom of the Opera." Tragically, Versace was killed in 1997 outside his Miami Beach mansion by serial killer Andrew Cunanan. His death sparked an outpouring of grief and shock from the fashion industry and beyond.

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