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Italian actress Lucia Modugno dies in Rome at 94

Italian actress Lucia Modugno dies in Rome at 94

Actress Lucia Modugno has died in Rome at 94.

Born in Bari in 1932, she built a career in Italian film, television and theatre.

She appeared in more than 30 films and around 10 television dramas and series.

Her film work included productions by Roberto Rossellini, Dino Risi, Mario Bava, Pupi Avati and Gabriele Muccino.

Modugno also worked as a director, writer and theatre author, moving between screen and stage during her career.

Her work across several parts of Italian culture made her a familiar figure in the country’s arts world.

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Lucia BorgonzoniUndersecretary for Culture
Elegance, talent and a great deal of study. Lucia Modugno was an artist who made a significant contribution to our country's culture, able to move naturally from the big screen to theatre, and in later years to directing and writing.
via Corriere Bari