Italian movie actresses died in the year 1971
Here are 2 famous actresses from Italy died in 1971:
Pier Angeli
Pier Angeli (June 19, 1932 Cagliari-September 10, 1971 Beverly Hills) also known as Anna Maria Pierangeli, Annamaria Pierangeli, Anna M. Pierangeli or Angeli was an Italian actor. Her children are called Perry Farinola and Howard Andrew Trovaioli.
Pier Angeli got her start in the film industry in Italy, appearing in a number of films before transitioning to Hollywood in the 1950s. She quickly gained recognition for her talent and beauty, earning a Golden Globe Award for her performance in the 1953 film "Teresa". Throughout the 1950s and early 1960s, Angeli starred in a number of films, including "The Silver Chalice" and "Somebody Up There Likes Me".
Outside of her acting career, Angeli was known for her tumultuous personal life. She was married twice, first to singer and actor Vic Damone, and later to film composer Armando Trovajoli. She struggled with depression and attempted suicide on multiple occasions.
Sadly, Pier Angeli's life was cut short when she died of a drug overdose in 1971 at the age of 39. She left behind a legacy as a talented actor and a cultural icon of Hollywood's golden age.
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Liliana Tellini
Liliana Tellini (June 15, 1925 Florence-January 19, 1971 Rome) also known as Liliana Polledri was an Italian actor.
She began her career in the late 1940s, appearing in various stage productions and films. In the 1950s, she gained widespread recognition for her performances in films such as "La spiaggia" and "Le amiche". She often played strong, independent female characters and was considered a leading actress of the Italian cinema. In addition to acting, Tellini also worked as a voice-over artist and dubber for foreign films. She tragically died at the age of 45 due to cancer.
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