Claudia Cardinale, the iconic Italian actress renowned for her roles in cinematic masterpieces such as 8½, The Leopard, and Once Upon a Time in the West, has passed away at the age of 87. She died on September 23, 2025, at her home in Nemours, France, surrounded by her children. Born in Tunis in 1938 to Sicilian parents, Cardinale’s entry into the film industry was serendipitous. After winning the title of “Most Beautiful Italian Girl in Tunisia” at 17, she was discovered and soon became a prominent figure in Italian cinema.
