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Erminia Manfredi, costumier and Nino Manfredi’s widow, dies at 94
Erminia Manfredi has died aged 94, her son Luca announced in a message on social media.
She was born in Taormina, Sicily, and worked as a model before moving into cinema.
She worked behind the scenes as a costumier and scenographer, including on films such as *Il giocattolo* and *Café Express*.
She married actor Nino Manfredi in 1955, and they had three children together.
They remained together until his death in 2004, after he suffered a stroke.
After his death, she helped people with ALS by founding a volunteer organisation that supports patients and their families.
Her son’s farewell described her as a wife, mother and extraordinary woman.
Erminia Ferrari Manfredi, a model, costumier and widow of actor Nino Manfredi, has died at 94.
Her son Luca announced her death in a message on social media.
She was born in Taormina on 4 November 1931 and would have turned 95 two days later.
She married Nino Manfredi in 1955, and they remained together until his death in 2004.
She worked on costumes for films including Il giocattolo, Café Express and Nudo di donna.
- Who
- Erminia Ferrari Manfredi, model, costumier and widow of actor Nino Manfredi.
- What
- She died at 94. Her son Luca announced her death on social media.
- When
- 2 November 2026, according to Corriere della Sera; Sky TG24 also reports that she died that day.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Erminia Ferrari was born in Taormina.
She moved to Rome and began working as a model.
She married Nino Manfredi.
Nino Manfredi died, after which Erminia remained active in preserving his memory.
Erminia Manfredi died at 94, and her son Luca announced her death.
- Age at death
- 94
- Birthplace
- Taormina
- Marriage
- Married Nino Manfredi on 14 July 1955
- Children
- Roberta, Luca and Giovanna
- Costume credits
- Il giocattolo, Café Express, Nudo di donna and Spaghetti House
- Husband’s death
- 4 June 2004
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Morta Erminia Manfredi, vedova di Nino: aveva 94 anni. Di lui disse: «Quando l'ho conosciuto mi fece ridere tutta sera. E intanto indagava la mia anima»
È morta Erminia Manfredi, vedova del grande attore Nino. Il dolore del figlio Luca: "Moglie, madre e donna straordinaria. Sarai sempre nel nostro cuore"
Morta Erminia Manfredi a 94 anni, costumista e vedova di Nino Manfredi
What people are saying
Goodbye, great Minia, wife, mother and extraordinary woman. You will always be in our hearts.
He made me laugh all evening and, while I laughed, he was probing my soul.