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Claudia Cardinale, star of 'The Leopard' dies at 87

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Acclaimed Italian actor Claudia Cardinale, who starred in some of the most celebrated European films of the 1960s and 1970s, has died in France, her agent said Wednesday.

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  • Claudia Cardinale starred in over 100 films and television productions.
  • She was best known for roles in 'Eight and a Half' and 'The Leopard.' 7s
  • Cardinale died in Nemours, France, surrounded by her children. 36s
  • Her career began after winning a beauty contest in Tunisia. 41s
  • Before acting, she intended to become a school teacher. 1m 0s
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