Italian movie actresses died when they were 57
Here are 2 famous actresses from Italy died at 57:
Daniela Rocca
Daniela Rocca (September 12, 1937 Acireale-May 28, 1995 Milo) a.k.a. Daniella Rocca was an Italian actor, model and author.
She started her career as a model and made her acting debut in 1959 with the film "Un maledetto imbroglio". She gained popularity with her performance in the movie "Madame Sans-Gêne" (1961). Her other notable films include "La voglia matta" (1962), "I cuori infranti" (1963) and "Le bambole" (1965).
Apart from acting, Rocca was also an author and wrote several books including "La mia dieta anti-cellulite" and "Ama il tuo cane". She was also known for her philanthropic work and was a supporter of animal rights.
Rocca died in 1995 at the age of 57 due to lung cancer. She is remembered as one of the most talented actors of her time who had a successful career in both film and literature.
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Paola Mori
Paola Mori (September 18, 1928 Italy-August 12, 1986 Las Vegas) a.k.a. Paola di Girifalco, Contessa di Girifalco, Paola di Girifalco or Countess Paola Di Girifalco was an Italian actor. She had one child, Beatrice Welles.
She died caused by traffic collision.
Paola Mori was known for her striking beauty and had a successful career in film during the 1950s. She starred in several Italian films such as "Gli uomini non guardano il cielo" and "Villa Borghese". Mori also gained international fame for her marriage to American filmmaker Orson Welles. The couple met in 1949 while working on the film "Black Magic" and later married in 1955. Mori served as a source of inspiration for Welles and appeared in several of his films including "Mr. Arkadin". After her marriage to Welles ended, Mori married and divorced twice more. She spent her last years in Las Vegas, where she died at the age of 57 due to a tragic car accident.
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