Italian actress Lea Massari dies, said goodbye to the world at the age of 91

Italian actress Lea Massari Death: Veteran Italian actress Lea Massari has said goodbye to the world. She died at the age of 91 at her residence in Rome.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 08:43 AM (IST)
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Italian actress Lea Massari dies, said goodbye to the world at the age of 91
Italian actress Lea Massari dies, said goodbye to the world at the age of 91

Popular Italian actress Lea Massari died. She was popular among audiences for her roles in Michelangelo Antonioni's 'L'Avventura' (1960), Dino Risi's 'A Difficult Life' (1961), and Louis Malle's 'Murmur of the Heart' (1971). Lea Massari was 91 years old at the time of her death.

The Hollywood Reporter, citing Italian media reports, reported that Lea Massari died on Monday at her home in Rome. In a decades-long career in films, television, and theater, Massari worked with actors such as Alain Delon, Jean Paul Belmondo, Michel Piccoli, and Omar Sharif.

Lee Massari made a special place among the audience with her acting. After retiring from acting more than 30 years ago, she was rarely seen in public. She was born on 30 June 1933. That is, Massari said goodbye to the world just a few days before her birthday.

Lee Massari's real name was Anna Maria Masatani. The actress kept the stage name Lee in honor of her fiancé Leo. Massari's fiancé died in a tragic accident shortly before the wedding. Lee Massari's childhood was spent in Europe. Actually, the actress's father was an engineer and due to his posting, he worked in Spain, France, and Switzerland.

Veteran actress Lee Massani had studied architecture. Then she started working as a model to meet her expenses. During this time, a family friend and Oscar-winning costume designer, Piero Gherardi, introduced her to the film world.

Muskan Kumawat Muskan Kumawat is an Entertainment Journalist at Bolly Orbit, covering the latest updates on Bollywood, celebrity news, movie reviews, and industry trends. She joined the team on July, 2024, bringing a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for entertainment insights.