Monday, January 12, 2015

Anita Ekberg, Star Of "La Dolce Vita," Dies At 83

The Swedish-born actress, who became famous for the 1960 Federico Fellini film where she walks in the Trevi Fountain, died in Italy on Sunday.


Actress Anita Ekberg died Sunday in Italy at the age of 83, her lawyer confirmed.


Actress Anita Ekberg died Sunday in Italy at the age of 83, her lawyer confirmed.


October, 2010


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She died after complications with a a longtime illness, CNN reported.


Born in Malmo, Sweden in 1931 to a harbor master, Ekberg was the sixth of eight children.


Born in Malmo, Sweden in 1931 to a harbor master, Ekberg was the sixth of eight children.


circa 1955


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She was crowned Miss Sweden in 1950 and shortly afterwards landed a modeling contract in the U.S.


She was crowned Miss Sweden in 1950 and shortly afterwards landed a modeling contract in the U.S.


Nov. 15, 1955


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