Beloved actress Fiorenza Marchegiani died on Tuesday, August 11, at the age of 73. No cause of death has been confirmed, but reports indicate she died suddenly.
Son's tribute
Her son, football star Filippo Scardina, confirmed the news as he paid a moving tribute to his mother in two posts on his Instagram stories. His first message was a short note informing his followers about her funeral details, which read: "For those wishing to pay their final respects to Fiorenza, he wrote: "The funeral will be held at the Church of Santa Lucia del Gonfaloni on Via de Banchivecchi dachi 13 tomorrow morning at 10." He also shared a second story simply featuring an evocative photo of his mother when she was young.
On December 16, 2009, the footballer had dedicated his first and only official goal for AS Roma to her during a 3-0 UEFA Europa League win against CSKA Sofia. At the time, he stated: "I dedicate this goal to my mum, whom I spoke to before the game... The goal is a kiss for her."
Hometown tribute
Michela Glorio, the mayor of her hometown Osimo, also paid tribute in a statement: "We mourn the passing of Fiorenza Marchegiani, a brilliant actress born in 1953 in Osimo, where she lived for many years in the historic centre." "We often had the pleasure of seeing her strolling, with all her unparalleled elegance, along Corso Mazzini and in Piazza del Comune," he said. The city awarded her the civic honour in 2005.
Career highlights
Having graduated from the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Rome she appeared in roles in TV series such as Che fare? and Quattro delittli i. She made her big screen debut playing Marta in Massimo Troisi's first film, Ricomincio da tre in 1981. She went on to play Letizia Visconti in the popular soap opera Vivere. Further TV work included Elisa di Rivombrosa and Incantesimo, in I ragazzi del Muretto and Distretto di Polizia. Returning to the big screen, she was in the cast of the 2006 movie Christmas in New York. Her last role was as Livia Monforte in the series Tuscan Passion.
Fan tributes
Tributes flooded in for the star as fans learnt the news of her death became public knowledge. One fan wrote on Facebook: "Fiorenza Marchegiani is also leaving us, sublime in the role of Marta in Ricomincio da tre, the first film of our Massimo. Bye Fiorenza. RIP." Another added: "Dear Fiorenza Marchegiani, I will always remember you. RIP." A third chimed in: "The great theatre, film and television actress Fiorenza Marchegiania has died at the aged of 73.....R.I.P," accompanied by a crying emoji.
