Claudia Cardinale Remembered at Paris Funeral, Foundation Encourages Donations
Paris, France – Hundreds gathered at the Church of Saint-Roch in Paris on Tuesday, September 30th, โto celebrate theโ life โขof iconic Italian actress Claudia Cardinale, โwhoโ passed away โฃSeptember 23rd in Nemours, France. The funeral service commenced at 2:30 pm, honoring a celebrated figure in the world of โฃcinema andโฃ culture.
Cardinale, renowned for her unforgettable performances in films like The Leopard, left behind a legacy of artistic commitment and a dedication to using art as a catalyst for change. โHer family established โคthe Claudia Cardinale Foundation to continue this mission, and is encouraging those wishing to honor her memory to contribute through the foundation’s website.
The poignant departure of the coffin โwasโ accompanied by applause and the strains of Giuseppe Verdi’s waltz, aโ musical piece intrinsically linked to the โsoundtrack of The Leopard‘s famed dance scene. saint-Roch, often referredโ to as the “artists’ church” of Paris, served as a fitting โvenue for the farewell โto the celebratedโค diva.
Aโ further โreligious tribute will be heldโฃ tomorrow, October 1st, in Nemours,โ France. The family emphasized Cardinale’s belief inโ art’s power to effect positive change, a principle the foundation will uphold.