Anouk Aimée, French Film Actress, Dies at 92
A Star of European Cinema
WEB June 18 2024 Updated 137 pm
Anouk Aimée, the French film actress who became an international sex symbol as the aloof enigmatic and desperate heroine of Federico Fellini's "La Dolce Vita," has died. She was 92.
Aimée died peacefully at her home in Paris on Sunday, her family said in a statement.
Born Françoise Dreyfus in Paris on April 27, 1932, Aimée began her career as a child actress in the 1940s. She made her breakthrough in the 1958 film "Les Amants de Montparnasse," and went on to star in a series of critically acclaimed films, including "Lola" (1961), "8½" (1963), and "Un Homme et une Femme" (1966).
Aimée was known for her intelligence, beauty, and talent. She was a muse to some of the most influential directors of her time, including Fellini, Michelangelo Antonioni, and Claude Lelouch.
In her later years, Aimée continued to work in film and television. She received a César Award for Best Actress in 2002 for her performance in the film "The Piano Teacher."
Aimée's death is a great loss to the world of cinema. She was a true icon of French cinema and her films will continue to inspire and entertain audiences for generations to come.
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