Monica Vitti has died at the age of 90 after a battle with Alzheimer's disease.The Italian actress was one of the biggest stars in film in Italy, had played in a movie with the legendary Michael Caine and had a career spanning 30 years.
Sadly, the European star endured dementia for two decades at the end of her life.The news has been reported by a number of Italian news outlets, which was initially announced by director Walter Veltroni on behalf of the late star's husband Roberto Russo, according to Deadline.The stunning blonde, who was known for her films with acclaimed director Michelangelo Antonioni, first graced screens in the 1950s, but her career really took off when she landed roles in big-screen movies such as L'Avventura and Red Desert in the 1960s.
Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter . You can sign up at the top of the page Monica also acted in other famous Italian pictures L'Eclisse and La Notte.The actress, who was born in Rome, Italy, won several awards for her impressive performances.
She racked up a number of gongs at the Italian Golden Globes - the Globo d'oro awards, and even garnered a prestigious Venice Film Festival Career Golden Lion Award.The star also won several David di Donatello awards.
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